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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.56, 12,843.97 and 5,770.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.56, 12,843.97 and 5,770.91 is: 7,964.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.56 : 12,843.97 = 5,770.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.56/12,843.97 = 5,770.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.56x = 12,843.97 × 5,770.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.56x = 74,121,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,121,412.60/9,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,964.42

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