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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.74, 12,733.86 and 5,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.74, 12,733.86 and 5,691.28 is: 7,853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.74 : 12,733.86 = 5,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.74/12,733.86 = 5,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.74x = 12,733.86 × 5,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.74x = 72,471,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,471,962.74/9,227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.71

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