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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.88, 12,907.26 and 5,575.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.88, 12,907.26 and 5,575.29 is: 7,694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.88 : 12,907.26 = 5,575.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.88/12,907.26 = 5,575.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.88x = 12,907.26 × 5,575.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.88x = 71,961,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,961,625.19/9,351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.89

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