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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.20, 12,892.98 and 5,566.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.20, 12,892.98 and 5,566.39 is: 7,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.20 : 12,892.98 = 5,566.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.20/12,892.98 = 5,566.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.20x = 12,892.98 × 5,566.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.20x = 71,767,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,767,354.94/9,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.88

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