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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.93, 12,730.55 and 5,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.93, 12,730.55 and 5,246.16 is: 7,239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.93 : 12,730.55 = 5,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.93/12,730.55 = 5,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.93x = 12,730.55 × 5,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.93x = 66,786,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,786,502.19/9,224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,239.78

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