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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.72, 12,723.54 and 5,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.72, 12,723.54 and 5,241 is: 7,232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.72 : 12,723.54 = 5,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.72/12,723.54 = 5,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.72x = 12,723.54 × 5,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.72x = 66,684,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,684,073.14/9,219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,232.77

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