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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.21, 14,270.74 and 5,566.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.21, 14,270.74 and 5,566.79 is: 8,351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.21 : 14,270.74 = 5,566.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.21/14,270.74 = 5,566.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.21x = 14,270.74 × 5,566.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.21x = 79,442,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,442,212.72/9,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.60

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