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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,107.99, 12,562.72 and 5,572.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,107.99, 12,562.72 and 5,572.95 is: 7,686.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,107.99 : 12,562.72 = 5,572.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,107.99/12,562.72 = 5,572.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,107.99x = 12,562.72 × 5,572.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,107.99x = 70,011,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,011,410.42/9,107.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,686.81

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