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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.71, 12,727.05 and 5,244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.71, 12,727.05 and 5,244.57 is: 7,236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.71 : 12,727.05 = 5,244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.71/12,727.05 = 5,244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.71x = 12,727.05 × 5,244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.71x = 66,747,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,747,904.62/9,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.56

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