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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.88, 12,908.08 and 5,577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.88, 12,908.08 and 5,577.88 is: 7,694.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.88 : 12,908.08 = 5,577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.88/12,908.08 = 5,577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.88x = 12,908.08 × 5,577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.88x = 71,999,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,999,721.27/9,356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.84

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