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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.80, 12,635.12 and 5,620.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.80, 12,635.12 and 5,620.50 is: 7,752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.80 : 12,635.12 = 5,620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.80/12,635.12 = 5,620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.80x = 12,635.12 × 5,620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.80x = 71,015,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,015,706.01/9,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.98

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