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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.77, 12,912.68 and 5,580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.77, 12,912.68 and 5,580.90 is: 7,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.77 : 12,912.68 = 5,580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.77/12,912.68 = 5,580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.77x = 12,912.68 × 5,580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.77x = 72,064,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,064,389.76/9,355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.67

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