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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.44, 12,677.36 and 5,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.44, 12,677.36 and 5,650.56 is: 7,795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.44 : 12,677.36 = 5,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.44/12,677.36 = 5,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.44x = 12,677.36 × 5,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.44x = 71,634,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,634,183.32/9,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.27

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