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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.97, 12,727.98 and 5,444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.97, 12,727.98 and 5,444.92 is: 7,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.97 : 12,727.98 = 5,444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.97/12,727.98 = 5,444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.97x = 12,727.98 × 5,444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.97x = 69,302,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,302,801.04/9,221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.97

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