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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.04, 12,731.27 and 5,246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.04, 12,731.27 and 5,246.53 is: 7,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.04 : 12,731.27 = 5,246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.04/12,731.27 = 5,246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.04x = 12,731.27 × 5,246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.04x = 66,794,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,794,989.99/9,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.62

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