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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.41, 12,732.28 and 5,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.41, 12,732.28 and 5,193.24 is: 7,166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.41 : 12,732.28 = 5,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.41/12,732.28 = 5,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.41x = 12,732.28 × 5,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.41x = 66,121,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,121,785.79/9,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.58

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