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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.99, 12,624.87 and 5,568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.99, 12,624.87 and 5,568.05 is: 7,680.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.99 : 12,624.87 = 5,568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.99/12,624.87 = 5,568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.99x = 12,624.87 × 5,568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.99x = 70,295,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,295,841.85/9,151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.93

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