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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.41, 12,733.66 and 5,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.41, 12,733.66 and 5,194.24 is: 7,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.41 : 12,733.66 = 5,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.41/12,733.66 = 5,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.41x = 12,733.66 × 5,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.41x = 66,141,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,141,686.12/9,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.96

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