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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.36, 12,889.44 and 5,564.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.36, 12,889.44 and 5,564.38 is: 7,676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.36 : 12,889.44 = 5,564.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.36/12,889.44 = 5,564.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.36x = 12,889.44 × 5,564.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.36x = 71,721,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,721,742.15/9,343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.23

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