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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.27, 12,544.12 and 5,950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.27, 12,544.12 and 5,950.28 is: 8,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.27 : 12,544.12 = 5,950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.27/12,544.12 = 5,950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.27x = 12,544.12 × 5,950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.27x = 74,641,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,641,026.35/9,092.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.28

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