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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.66, 12,705.72 and 5,668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.66, 12,705.72 and 5,668.94 is: 7,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.66 : 12,705.72 = 5,668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.66/12,705.72 = 5,668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.66x = 12,705.72 × 5,668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.66x = 72,027,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,027,964.34/9,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.01

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