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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.07, 12,728.88 and 5,190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.07, 12,728.88 and 5,190.73 is: 7,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.07 : 12,728.88 = 5,190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.07/12,728.88 = 5,190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.07x = 12,728.88 × 5,190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.07x = 66,072,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,072,179.28/9,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.24

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