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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.07, 12,891.87 and 5,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.07, 12,891.87 and 5,566.74 is: 7,678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.07 : 12,891.87 = 5,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.07/12,891.87 = 5,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.07x = 12,891.87 × 5,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.07x = 71,765,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,765,688.40/9,346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,678.71

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