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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.83, 12,572.04 and 5,569.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.83, 12,572.04 and 5,569.89 is: 7,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.83 : 12,572.04 = 5,569.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.83/12,572.04 = 5,569.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.83x = 12,572.04 × 5,569.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.83x = 70,024,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,024,879.88/9,112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.21

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