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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.36, 12,706.56 and 5,667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.36, 12,706.56 and 5,667.84 is: 7,821.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.36 : 12,706.56 = 5,667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.36/12,706.56 = 5,667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.36x = 12,706.56 × 5,667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.36x = 72,018,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,018,749.03/9,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.87

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