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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.92, 12,726.74 and 5,447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.92, 12,726.74 and 5,447.27 is: 7,517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.92 : 12,726.74 = 5,447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.92/12,726.74 = 5,447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.92x = 12,726.74 × 5,447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.92x = 69,325,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,325,989.00/9,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.52

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