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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.07, 12,736.83 and 5,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.07, 12,736.83 and 5,868.28 is: 8,099.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.07 : 12,736.83 = 5,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.07/12,736.83 = 5,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.07x = 12,736.83 × 5,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.07x = 74,743,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,743,284.75/9,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.56

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