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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.82, 12,566.22 and 5,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.82, 12,566.22 and 5,275.92 is: 7,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.82 : 12,566.22 = 5,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.82/12,566.22 = 5,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.82x = 12,566.22 × 5,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.82x = 66,298,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,298,371.42/9,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.68

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