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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.16, 12,708.32 and 5,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.16, 12,708.32 and 5,673.32 is: 7,830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.16 : 12,708.32 = 5,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.16/12,708.32 = 5,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.16x = 12,708.32 × 5,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.16x = 72,098,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,098,366.02/9,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.68

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