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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.95, 12,768.84 and 5,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.95, 12,768.84 and 5,669.30 is: 7,823.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.95 : 12,768.84 = 5,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.95/12,768.84 = 5,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.95x = 12,768.84 × 5,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.95x = 72,390,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,390,320.77/9,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.49

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