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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.27, 12,978.81 and 5,630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.27, 12,978.81 and 5,630.52 is: 7,769.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.27 : 12,978.81 = 5,630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.27/12,978.81 = 5,630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.27x = 12,978.81 × 5,630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.27x = 73,077,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,077,449.28/9,405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.84

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