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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.65, 12,570.35 and 5,523.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.65, 12,570.35 and 5,523.71 is: 7,622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.65 : 12,570.35 = 5,523.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.65/12,570.35 = 5,523.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.65x = 12,570.35 × 5,523.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.65x = 69,434,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,434,877.53/9,108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.96

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