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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.33, 12,726.84 and 5,243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.33, 12,726.84 and 5,243.64 is: 7,236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.33 : 12,726.84 = 5,243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.33/12,726.84 = 5,243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.33x = 12,726.84 × 5,243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.33x = 66,734,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,734,967.30/9,222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.24

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