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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.69, 12,906.57 and 5,577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.69, 12,906.57 and 5,577.33 is: 7,693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.69 : 12,906.57 = 5,577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.69/12,906.57 = 5,577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.69x = 12,906.57 × 5,577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.69x = 71,984,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,984,200.06/9,356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.34

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