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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.46, 12,896.45 and 5,570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.46, 12,896.45 and 5,570.04 is: 7,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.46 : 12,896.45 = 5,570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.46/12,896.45 = 5,570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.46x = 12,896.45 × 5,570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.46x = 71,833,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,833,742.36/9,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.20

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