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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.28, 12,898.79 and 5,570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.28, 12,898.79 and 5,570.36 is: 7,686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.28 : 12,898.79 = 5,570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.28/12,898.79 = 5,570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.28x = 12,898.79 × 5,570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.28x = 71,850,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,850,917.79/9,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,686.83

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