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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.43, 12,731.07 and 5,245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.43, 12,731.07 and 5,245.91 is: 7,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.43 : 12,731.07 = 5,245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.43/12,731.07 = 5,245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.43x = 12,731.07 × 5,245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.43x = 66,786,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,786,047.42/9,224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.13

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