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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.32, 12,729.02 and 5,244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.32, 12,729.02 and 5,244.42 is: 7,237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.32 : 12,729.02 = 5,244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.32/12,729.02 = 5,244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.32x = 12,729.02 × 5,244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.32x = 66,756,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,756,327.07/9,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.78

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