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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.39, 12,710.15 and 5,623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.39, 12,710.15 and 5,623.58 is: 7,761.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.39 : 12,710.15 = 5,623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.39/12,710.15 = 5,623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.39x = 12,710.15 × 5,623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.39x = 71,476,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,476,453.67/9,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.26

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