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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.30, 12,721.55 and 7,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.30, 12,721.55 and 7,340.60 is: 10,119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.30 : 12,721.55 = 7,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.30/12,721.55 = 7,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.30x = 12,721.55 × 7,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.30x = 93,383,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,383,709.62/9,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.28

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