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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.78, 12,892.85 and 5,567.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.78, 12,892.85 and 5,567.41 is: 7,679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.78 : 12,892.85 = 5,567.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.78/12,892.85 = 5,567.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.78x = 12,892.85 × 5,567.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.78x = 71,779,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,779,717.55/9,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.62

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