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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.70, 12,744.46 and 5,699.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.70, 12,744.46 and 5,699.10 is: 7,868.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.70 : 12,744.46 = 5,699.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.70/12,744.46 = 5,699.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.70x = 12,744.46 × 5,699.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.70x = 72,631,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,631,951.99/9,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,868.52

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