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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.46, 12,882.34 and 5,558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.46, 12,882.34 and 5,558.91 is: 7,670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.46 : 12,882.34 = 5,558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.46/12,882.34 = 5,558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.46x = 12,882.34 × 5,558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.46x = 71,611,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,611,768.65/9,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.94

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