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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.06, 12,667.23 and 5,649.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.06, 12,667.23 and 5,649.54 is: 7,787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.06 : 12,667.23 = 5,649.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.06/12,667.23 = 5,649.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.06x = 12,667.23 × 5,649.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.06x = 71,564,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,564,022.57/9,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,787.96

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