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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.86, 12,726.82 and 5,243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.86, 12,726.82 and 5,243.13 is: 7,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.86 : 12,726.82 = 5,243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.86/12,726.82 = 5,243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.86x = 12,726.82 × 5,243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.86x = 66,728,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,728,378.30/9,222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.10

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