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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.07, 12,735.45 and 5,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.07, 12,735.45 and 5,867.28 is: 8,098.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.07 : 12,735.45 = 5,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.07/12,735.45 = 5,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.07x = 12,735.45 × 5,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.07x = 74,722,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,722,451.08/9,227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.18

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