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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.08, 12,888.84 and 5,563.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.08, 12,888.84 and 5,563.48 is: 7,678.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.08 : 12,888.84 = 5,563.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.08/12,888.84 = 5,563.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.08x = 12,888.84 × 5,563.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.08x = 71,706,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,706,803.56/9,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,678.97

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