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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.78, 12,710.02 and 5,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.78, 12,710.02 and 5,669.84 is: 7,822.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.78 : 12,710.02 = 5,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.78/12,710.02 = 5,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.78x = 12,710.02 × 5,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.78x = 72,063,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,063,687.90/9,212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,822.15

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