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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.08, 12,946.83 and 5,556.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.08, 12,946.83 and 5,556.15 is: 7,667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.08 : 12,946.83 = 5,556.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.08/12,946.83 = 5,556.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.08x = 12,946.83 × 5,556.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.08x = 71,934,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,934,529.50/9,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,667.23

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