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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.72, 12,909.19 and 5,575.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.72, 12,909.19 and 5,575.94 is: 7,694.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.72 : 12,909.19 = 5,575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.72/12,909.19 = 5,575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.72x = 12,909.19 × 5,575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.72x = 71,980,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,980,868.89/9,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.60

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