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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.58, 12,744.14 and 5,650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.58, 12,744.14 and 5,650.23 is: 7,795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.58 : 12,744.14 = 5,650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.58/12,744.14 = 5,650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.58x = 12,744.14 × 5,650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.58x = 72,007,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,007,341.69/9,236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.89

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