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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.23, 12,723.21 and 5,683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.23, 12,723.21 and 5,683.50 is: 7,842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.23 : 12,723.21 = 5,683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.23/12,723.21 = 5,683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.23x = 12,723.21 × 5,683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.23x = 72,312,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,312,364.04/9,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.79

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