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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.14, 12,723.42 and 5,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.14, 12,723.42 and 5,444.52 is: 7,513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.14 : 12,723.42 = 5,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.14/12,723.42 = 5,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.14x = 12,723.42 × 5,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.14x = 69,272,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,272,823.82/9,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.21

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