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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.84, 12,729.33 and 5,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.84, 12,729.33 and 5,244.50 is: 7,236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.84 : 12,729.33 = 5,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.84/12,729.33 = 5,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.84x = 12,729.33 × 5,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.84x = 66,758,907.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,758,907.54/9,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.87

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