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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.92, 12,723.98 and 5,445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.92, 12,723.98 and 5,445.27 is: 7,514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.92 : 12,723.98 = 5,445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.92/12,723.98 = 5,445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.92x = 12,723.98 × 5,445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.92x = 69,285,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,285,479.35/9,219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.76

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