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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.38, 12,727.38 and 5,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.38, 12,727.38 and 5,244.27 is: 7,236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.38 : 12,727.38 = 5,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.38/12,727.38 = 5,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.38x = 12,727.38 × 5,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.38x = 66,745,817.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,745,817.11/9,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.59

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