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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.92, 12,912.22 and 5,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.92, 12,912.22 and 5,630.20 is: 7,769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.92 : 12,912.22 = 5,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.92/12,912.22 = 5,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.92x = 12,912.22 × 5,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.92x = 72,698,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,698,381.04/9,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.48

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