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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.83, 12,910.72 and 5,577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.83, 12,910.72 and 5,577.05 is: 7,696.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.83 : 12,910.72 = 5,577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.83/12,910.72 = 5,577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.83x = 12,910.72 × 5,577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.83x = 72,003,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,003,713.14/9,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.13

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