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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.27, 12,795.74 and 5,497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.27, 12,795.74 and 5,497.28 is: 7,586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.27 : 12,795.74 = 5,497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.27/12,795.74 = 5,497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.27x = 12,795.74 × 5,497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.27x = 70,341,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,341,811.32/9,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.26

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