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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.83, 12,885.29 and 5,560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.83, 12,885.29 and 5,560.25 is: 7,672.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.83 : 12,885.29 = 5,560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.83/12,885.29 = 5,560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.83x = 12,885.29 × 5,560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.83x = 71,645,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,645,341.49/9,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,672.59

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