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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.52, 12,702.69 and 5,674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.52, 12,702.69 and 5,674.68 is: 7,827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.52 : 12,702.69 = 5,674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.52/12,702.69 = 5,674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.52x = 12,702.69 × 5,674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.52x = 72,083,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,083,700.89/9,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.09

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