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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.83, 12,567.92 and 5,566.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.83, 12,567.92 and 5,566.89 is: 7,680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.83 : 12,567.92 = 5,566.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.83/12,567.92 = 5,566.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.83x = 12,567.92 × 5,566.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.83x = 69,964,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,964,200.33/9,109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.08

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