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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.20, 12,767.28 and 5,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.20, 12,767.28 and 5,722.40 is: 7,888.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.20 : 12,767.28 = 5,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.20/12,767.28 = 5,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.20x = 12,767.28 × 5,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.20x = 73,059,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,059,483.07/9,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,888.77

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