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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.08, 12,727.35 and 5,243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.08, 12,727.35 and 5,243.64 is: 7,235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.08 : 12,727.35 = 5,243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.08/12,727.35 = 5,243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.08x = 12,727.35 × 5,243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.08x = 66,737,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,737,641.55/9,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.94

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