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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.04, 12,730.30 and 5,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.04, 12,730.30 and 5,246.12 is: 7,240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.04 : 12,730.30 = 5,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.04/12,730.30 = 5,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.04x = 12,730.30 × 5,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.04x = 66,784,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,784,681.44/9,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.29

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