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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.28, 12,996.99 and 6,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.28, 12,996.99 and 6,773.28 is: 9,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.28 : 12,996.99 = 6,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.28/12,996.99 = 6,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.28x = 12,996.99 × 6,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.28x = 88,032,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,032,252.43/9,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.99

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