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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.92, 12,708.54 and 5,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.92, 12,708.54 and 5,674.44 is: 7,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.92 : 12,708.54 = 5,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.92/12,708.54 = 5,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.92x = 12,708.54 × 5,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.92x = 72,113,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,113,847.72/9,208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.87

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