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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.50, 12,822.51 and 5,564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.50, 12,822.51 and 5,564.50 is: 7,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.50 : 12,822.51 = 5,564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.50/12,822.51 = 5,564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.50x = 12,822.51 × 5,564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.50x = 71,350,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,350,856.90/9,290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.98

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