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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.72, 12,724.54 and 5,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.72, 12,724.54 and 5,241.60 is: 7,233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.72 : 12,724.54 = 5,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.72/12,724.54 = 5,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.72x = 12,724.54 × 5,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.72x = 66,696,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,696,948.86/9,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.38

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