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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.86, 12,825.69 and 5,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.86, 12,825.69 and 5,569.70 is: 7,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.86 : 12,825.69 = 5,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.86/12,825.69 = 5,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.86x = 12,825.69 × 5,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.86x = 71,435,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,435,245.59/9,297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.98

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