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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.76, 12,731.81 and 5,447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.76, 12,731.81 and 5,447.68 is: 7,518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.76 : 12,731.81 = 5,447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.76/12,731.81 = 5,447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.76x = 12,731.81 × 5,447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.76x = 69,358,767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,358,767.63/9,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.76

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