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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.08, 12,731.63 and 5,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.08, 12,731.63 and 5,246.96 is: 7,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.08 : 12,731.63 = 5,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.08/12,731.63 = 5,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.08x = 12,731.63 × 5,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.08x = 66,802,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,802,263.45/9,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.38

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