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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.18, 12,901.64 and 5,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.18, 12,901.64 and 5,572.88 is: 7,689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.18 : 12,901.64 = 5,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.18/12,901.64 = 5,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.18x = 12,901.64 × 5,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.18x = 71,899,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,899,291.52/9,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.62

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