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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.92, 12,730.34 and 5,448.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.92, 12,730.34 and 5,448.95 is: 7,519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.92 : 12,730.34 = 5,448.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.92/12,730.34 = 5,448.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.92x = 12,730.34 × 5,448.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.92x = 69,366,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,366,983.85/9,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.52

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