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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.38, 12,721.44 and 5,239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.38, 12,721.44 and 5,239.30 is: 7,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.38 : 12,721.44 = 5,239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.38/12,721.44 = 5,239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.38x = 12,721.44 × 5,239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.38x = 66,651,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,651,440.59/9,218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.28

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