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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.20, 13,312.56 and 5,668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.20, 13,312.56 and 5,668.12 is: 7,821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.20 : 13,312.56 = 5,668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.20/13,312.56 = 5,668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.20x = 13,312.56 × 5,668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.20x = 75,457,187.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,457,187.59/9,647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.67

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