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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.82, 12,724.62 and 5,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.82, 12,724.62 and 5,241.68 is: 7,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.82 : 12,724.62 = 5,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.82/12,724.62 = 5,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.82x = 12,724.62 × 5,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.82x = 66,698,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,698,386.16/9,220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.45

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