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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.84, 12,888.45 and 5,567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.84, 12,888.45 and 5,567.27 is: 7,682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.84 : 12,888.45 = 5,567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.84/12,888.45 = 5,567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.84x = 12,888.45 × 5,567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.84x = 71,753,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,753,416.59/9,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.51

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