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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.04, 12,726.88 and 5,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.04, 12,726.88 and 5,244.32 is: 7,236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.04 : 12,726.88 = 5,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.04/12,726.88 = 5,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.04x = 12,726.88 × 5,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.04x = 66,743,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,743,831.32/9,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.64

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