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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.73, 12,889.33 and 5,564.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.73, 12,889.33 and 5,564.13 is: 7,679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.73 : 12,889.33 = 5,564.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.73/12,889.33 = 5,564.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.73x = 12,889.33 × 5,564.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.73x = 71,717,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,717,845.49/9,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.62

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