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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.09, 12,723.70 and 5,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.09, 12,723.70 and 5,241.20 is: 7,232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.09 : 12,723.70 = 5,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.09/12,723.70 = 5,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.09x = 12,723.70 × 5,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.09x = 66,687,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,687,456.44/9,220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,232.84

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