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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.82, 12,497.51 and 5,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.82, 12,497.51 and 5,227.96 is: 7,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.82 : 12,497.51 = 5,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.82/12,497.51 = 5,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.82x = 12,497.51 × 5,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.82x = 65,336,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,336,482.38/9,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.86

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