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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.64, 12,728.56 and 5,244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.64, 12,728.56 and 5,244.75 is: 7,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.64 : 12,728.56 = 5,244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.64/12,728.56 = 5,244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.64x = 12,728.56 × 5,244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.64x = 66,758,111.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,758,111.78/9,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.72

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