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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.61, 12,725.97 and 5,243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.61, 12,725.97 and 5,243.07 is: 7,235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.61 : 12,725.97 = 5,243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.61/12,725.97 = 5,243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.61x = 12,725.97 × 5,243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.61x = 66,723,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,723,151.53/9,221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.52

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