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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.41, 12,704.46 and 5,622.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.41, 12,704.46 and 5,622.41 is: 7,757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.41 : 12,704.46 = 5,622.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.41/12,704.46 = 5,622.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.41x = 12,704.46 × 5,622.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.41x = 71,429,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,429,619.43/9,208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.00

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