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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.27, 12,516.51 and 5,930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.27, 12,516.51 and 5,930.28 is: 8,181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.27 : 12,516.51 = 5,930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.27/12,516.51 = 5,930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.27x = 12,516.51 × 5,930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.27x = 74,226,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,226,408.92/9,072.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.68

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