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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.19, 12,768.21 and 5,669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.19, 12,768.21 and 5,669.75 is: 7,823.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.19 : 12,768.21 = 5,669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.19/12,768.21 = 5,669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.19x = 12,768.21 × 5,669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.19x = 72,392,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,392,494.81/9,253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.52

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