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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.92, 12,889.58 and 5,562.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.92, 12,889.58 and 5,562.66 is: 7,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.92 : 12,889.58 = 5,562.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.92/12,889.58 = 5,562.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.92x = 12,889.58 × 5,562.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.92x = 71,700,323.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,700,323.27/9,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.12

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