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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.80, 12,725.48 and 5,863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.80, 12,725.48 and 5,863.92 is: 8,097.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.80 : 12,725.48 = 5,863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.80/12,725.48 = 5,863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.80x = 12,725.48 × 5,863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.80x = 74,621,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,621,196.68/9,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.97

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