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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.44, 12,727.32 and 5,243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.44, 12,727.32 and 5,243.92 is: 7,236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.44 : 12,727.32 = 5,243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.44/12,727.32 = 5,243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.44x = 12,727.32 × 5,243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.44x = 66,741,047.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,741,047.89/9,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.81

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