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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.62, 12,747.02 and 5,462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.62, 12,747.02 and 5,462.22 is: 7,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.62 : 12,747.02 = 5,462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.62/12,747.02 = 5,462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.62x = 12,747.02 × 5,462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.62x = 69,627,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,627,027.58/9,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,537.33

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