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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.48, 12,706.27 and 5,622.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.48, 12,706.27 and 5,622.42 is: 7,758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.48 : 12,706.27 = 5,622.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.48/12,706.27 = 5,622.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.48x = 12,706.27 × 5,622.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.48x = 71,439,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,439,986.57/9,207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.91

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