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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.36, 12,893.85 and 5,567.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.36, 12,893.85 and 5,567.43 is: 7,682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.36 : 12,893.85 = 5,567.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.36/12,893.85 = 5,567.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.36x = 12,893.85 × 5,567.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.36x = 71,785,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,785,655.66/9,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.24

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