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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.91, 12,731.19 and 5,868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.91, 12,731.19 and 5,868.50 is: 8,097.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.91 : 12,731.19 = 5,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.91/12,731.19 = 5,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.91x = 12,731.19 × 5,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.91x = 74,712,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,712,988.52/9,226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.29

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