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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.84, 12,721.26 and 5,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.84, 12,721.26 and 5,239.96 is: 7,229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.84 : 12,721.26 = 5,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.84/12,721.26 = 5,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.84x = 12,721.26 × 5,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.84x = 66,658,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,658,893.55/9,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,229.16

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