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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.41, 12,744.87 and 5,698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.41, 12,744.87 and 5,698.62 is: 7,864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.41 : 12,744.87 = 5,698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.41/12,744.87 = 5,698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.41x = 12,744.87 × 5,698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.41x = 72,628,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,628,171.08/9,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,864.10

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