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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.99, 12,558.59 and 5,569.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.99, 12,558.59 and 5,569.95 is: 7,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.99 : 12,558.59 = 5,569.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.99/12,558.59 = 5,569.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.99x = 12,558.59 × 5,569.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.99x = 69,950,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,950,690.52/9,104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.68

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