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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.42, 12,731.03 and 5,246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.42, 12,731.03 and 5,246.74 is: 7,242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.42 : 12,731.03 = 5,246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.42/12,731.03 = 5,246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.42x = 12,731.03 × 5,246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.42x = 66,796,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,796,404.34/9,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.04

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