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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.22, 12,458.73 and 5,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.22, 12,458.73 and 5,892.52 is: 8,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.22 : 12,458.73 = 5,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.22/12,458.73 = 5,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.22x = 12,458.73 × 5,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.22x = 73,413,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,413,315.70/9,027.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.44

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