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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.16, 12,721.68 and 5,240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.16, 12,721.68 and 5,240.32 is: 7,230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.16 : 12,721.68 = 5,240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.16/12,721.68 = 5,240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.16x = 12,721.68 × 5,240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.16x = 66,665,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,665,674.14/9,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.42

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