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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.53, 12,722.08 and 5,678.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.53, 12,722.08 and 5,678.59 is: 7,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.53 : 12,722.08 = 5,678.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.53/12,722.08 = 5,678.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.53x = 12,722.08 × 5,678.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.53x = 72,243,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,243,476.27/9,221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.22

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