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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.65, 12,888.54 and 5,564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.65, 12,888.54 and 5,564.28 is: 7,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.65 : 12,888.54 = 5,564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.65/12,888.54 = 5,564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.65x = 12,888.54 × 5,564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.65x = 71,715,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,715,445.35/9,343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.31

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