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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.08, 12,904.09 and 5,575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.08, 12,904.09 and 5,575.59 is: 7,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.08 : 12,904.09 = 5,575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.08/12,904.09 = 5,575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.08x = 12,904.09 × 5,575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.08x = 71,947,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,947,901.22/9,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.25

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