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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.82, 12,890.67 and 5,564.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.82, 12,890.67 and 5,564.46 is: 7,678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.82 : 12,890.67 = 5,564.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.82/12,890.67 = 5,564.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.82x = 12,890.67 × 5,564.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.82x = 71,729,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,729,617.59/9,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,678.33

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