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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.28, 12,706.13 and 5,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.28, 12,706.13 and 5,228.48 is: 7,215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.28 : 12,706.13 = 5,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.28/12,706.13 = 5,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.28x = 12,706.13 × 5,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.28x = 66,433,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,433,696.12/9,207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.35

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