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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.97, 12,884.40 and 5,560.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.97, 12,884.40 and 5,560.41 is: 7,673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.97 : 12,884.40 = 5,560.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.97/12,884.40 = 5,560.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.97x = 12,884.40 × 5,560.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.97x = 71,642,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,642,546.60/9,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.00

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