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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.36, 12,820.86 and 5,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.36, 12,820.86 and 5,566.20 is: 7,678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.36 : 12,820.86 = 5,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.36/12,820.86 = 5,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.36x = 12,820.86 × 5,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.36x = 71,363,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,363,470.93/9,294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,678.15

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