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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.54, 12,728.61 and 5,244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.54, 12,728.61 and 5,244.64 is: 7,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.54 : 12,728.61 = 5,244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.54/12,728.61 = 5,244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.54x = 12,728.61 × 5,244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.54x = 66,756,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,756,887.28/9,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.67

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