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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.90, 12,724.61 and 5,634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.90, 12,724.61 and 5,634.12 is: 7,775.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.90 : 12,724.61 = 5,634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.90/12,724.61 = 5,634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.90x = 12,724.61 × 5,634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.90x = 71,691,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,691,951.52/9,219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,775.78

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