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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.92, 12,902.56 and 5,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.92, 12,902.56 and 5,623.20 is: 7,759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.92 : 12,902.56 = 5,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.92/12,902.56 = 5,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.92x = 12,902.56 × 5,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.92x = 72,553,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,553,675.39/9,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.82

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