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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.89, 12,905.29 and 5,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.89, 12,905.29 and 5,575.88 is: 7,692.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.89 : 12,905.29 = 5,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.89/12,905.29 = 5,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.89x = 12,905.29 × 5,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.89x = 71,958,348.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,958,348.41/9,354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,692.06

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