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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.38, 12,622.20 and 7,273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.38, 12,622.20 and 7,273.21 is: 10,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.38 : 12,622.20 = 7,273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.38/12,622.20 = 7,273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.38x = 12,622.20 × 7,273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.38x = 91,803,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,803,848.15/9,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.32

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