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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.22, 12,727.98 and 5,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.22, 12,727.98 and 5,244.33 is: 7,237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.22 : 12,727.98 = 5,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.22/12,727.98 = 5,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.22x = 12,727.98 × 5,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.22x = 66,749,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,749,696.11/9,223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.14

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