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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,213.77, 12,711.40 and 5,670.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,213.77, 12,711.40 and 5,670.83 is: 7,823.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,213.77 : 12,711.40 = 5,670.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,213.77/12,711.40 = 5,670.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,213.77x = 12,711.40 × 5,670.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,213.77x = 72,084,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,084,188.46/9,213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.53

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