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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.08, 12,734.07 and 5,866.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.08, 12,734.07 and 5,866.27 is: 8,096.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.08 : 12,734.07 = 5,866.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.08/12,734.07 = 5,866.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.08x = 12,734.07 × 5,866.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.08x = 74,701,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,701,492.82/9,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,096.77

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