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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.15, 12,723.57 and 5,633.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.15, 12,723.57 and 5,633.37 is: 7,774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.15 : 12,723.57 = 5,633.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.15/12,723.57 = 5,633.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.15x = 12,723.57 × 5,633.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.15x = 71,676,577.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,676,577.53/9,219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.75

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