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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.53, 12,734.40 and 5,195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.53, 12,734.40 and 5,195.74 is: 7,170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.53 : 12,734.40 = 5,195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.53/12,734.40 = 5,195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.53x = 12,734.40 × 5,195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.53x = 66,164,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,164,637.95/9,227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.35

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