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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.88, 12,913.80 and 5,581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.88, 12,913.80 and 5,581.68 is: 7,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.88 : 12,913.80 = 5,581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.88/12,913.80 = 5,581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.88x = 12,913.80 × 5,581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.88x = 72,080,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,080,699.18/9,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.32

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