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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.36, 12,727.09 and 5,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.36, 12,727.09 and 5,244.14 is: 7,237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.36 : 12,727.09 = 5,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.36/12,727.09 = 5,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.36x = 12,727.09 × 5,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.36x = 66,742,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,742,680.13/9,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.05

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