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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.56, 12,436.80 and 5,656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.56, 12,436.80 and 5,656.32 is: 7,807.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.56 : 12,436.80 = 5,656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.56/12,436.80 = 5,656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.56x = 12,436.80 × 5,656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.56x = 70,346,520.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,346,520.58/9,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.12

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