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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.30, 12,727.53 and 5,244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.30, 12,727.53 and 5,244.66 is: 7,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.30 : 12,727.53 = 5,244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.30/12,727.53 = 5,244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.30x = 12,727.53 × 5,244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.30x = 66,751,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,751,567.49/9,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.06

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