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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.32, 12,949.87 and 5,606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.32, 12,949.87 and 5,606.50 is: 7,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.32 : 12,949.87 = 5,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.32/12,949.87 = 5,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.32x = 12,949.87 × 5,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.32x = 72,603,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,603,446.16/9,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.50

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