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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.90, 12,910.82 and 5,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.90, 12,910.82 and 5,577.12 is: 7,696.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.90 : 12,910.82 = 5,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.90/12,910.82 = 5,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.90x = 12,910.82 × 5,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.90x = 72,005,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,005,192.44/9,355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.23

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