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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.33, 12,571.36 and 5,569.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.33, 12,571.36 and 5,569.39 is: 7,683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.33 : 12,571.36 = 5,569.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.33/12,571.36 = 5,569.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.33x = 12,571.36 × 5,569.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.33x = 70,014,806.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,014,806.67/9,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.52

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