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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.02, 12,728.38 and 5,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.02, 12,728.38 and 5,244.52 is: 7,237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.02 : 12,728.38 = 5,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.02/12,728.38 = 5,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.02x = 12,728.38 × 5,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.02x = 66,754,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,754,243.48/9,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.79

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