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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,107.72, 12,568.96 and 5,331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,107.72, 12,568.96 and 5,331.23 is: 7,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,107.72 : 12,568.96 = 5,331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,107.72/12,568.96 = 5,331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,107.72x = 12,568.96 × 5,331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,107.72x = 67,008,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,008,016.62/9,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,357.28

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