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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.08, 12,726.66 and 5,866.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.08, 12,726.66 and 5,866.84 is: 8,091.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.08 : 12,726.66 = 5,866.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.08/12,726.66 = 5,866.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.08x = 12,726.66 × 5,866.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.08x = 74,665,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,665,277.95/9,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.97

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