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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.96, 12,897.42 and 5,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.96, 12,897.42 and 5,569.24 is: 7,683.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.96 : 12,897.42 = 5,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.96/12,897.42 = 5,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.96x = 12,897.42 × 5,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.96x = 71,828,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,828,827.36/9,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.90

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