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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.33, 12,907.19 and 5,577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.33, 12,907.19 and 5,577.84 is: 7,696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.33 : 12,907.19 = 5,577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.33/12,907.19 = 5,577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.33x = 12,907.19 × 5,577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.33x = 71,994,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,994,254.61/9,354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.36

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