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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.49, 12,557.90 and 5,569.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.49, 12,557.90 and 5,569.45 is: 7,681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.49 : 12,557.90 = 5,569.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.49/12,557.90 = 5,569.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.49x = 12,557.90 × 5,569.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.49x = 69,940,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,940,596.16/9,104.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,681.99

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