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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.34, 12,898.95 and 5,572.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.34, 12,898.95 and 5,572.29 is: 7,687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.34 : 12,898.95 = 5,572.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.34/12,898.95 = 5,572.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.34x = 12,898.95 × 5,572.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.34x = 71,876,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,876,717.57/9,350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.07

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