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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.01, 12,756.53 and 5,657.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.01, 12,756.53 and 5,657.73 is: 7,807.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.01 : 12,756.53 = 5,657.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.01/12,756.53 = 5,657.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.01x = 12,756.53 × 5,657.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.01x = 72,172,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,172,974.19/9,244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.54

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