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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.84, 12,735.48 and 5,692.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.84, 12,735.48 and 5,692.08 is: 7,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.84 : 12,735.48 = 5,692.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.84/12,735.48 = 5,692.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.84x = 12,735.48 × 5,692.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.84x = 72,491,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,491,371.00/9,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,855.72

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