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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.84, 12,723.36 and 5,240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.84, 12,723.36 and 5,240.95 is: 7,232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.84 : 12,723.36 = 5,240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.84/12,723.36 = 5,240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.84x = 12,723.36 × 5,240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.84x = 66,682,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,682,493.59/9,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,232.50

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