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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.84, 12,915.44 and 5,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.84, 12,915.44 and 5,583.20 is: 7,704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.84 : 12,915.44 = 5,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.84/12,915.44 = 5,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.84x = 12,915.44 × 5,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.84x = 72,109,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,109,484.61/9,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.14

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