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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.01, 12,743.35 and 5,649.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.01, 12,743.35 and 5,649.67 is: 7,795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.01 : 12,743.35 = 5,649.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.01/12,743.35 = 5,649.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.01x = 12,743.35 × 5,649.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.01x = 71,995,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,995,684.10/9,236.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.10

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