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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229, 12,736.04 and 5,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229, 12,736.04 and 5,917 is: 8,165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229 : 12,736.04 = 5,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229/12,736.04 = 5,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229x = 12,736.04 × 5,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229x = 75,359,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,359,148.68/9,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.47

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