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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.56, 12,893.94 and 5,568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.56, 12,893.94 and 5,568.24 is: 7,680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.56 : 12,893.94 = 5,568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.56/12,893.94 = 5,568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.56x = 12,893.94 × 5,568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.56x = 71,796,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,796,552.47/9,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.78

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