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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.76, 13,152.96 and 9,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.76, 13,152.96 and 9,287.04 is: 12,780.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.76 : 13,152.96 = 9,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.76/13,152.96 = 9,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.76x = 13,152.96 × 9,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.76x = 122,152,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,152,065.64/9,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.41

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