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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.73, 12,727.94 and 5,244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.73, 12,727.94 and 5,244.55 is: 7,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.73 : 12,727.94 = 5,244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.73/12,727.94 = 5,244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.73x = 12,727.94 × 5,244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.73x = 66,752,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752,259.68/9,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.80

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