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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.28, 12,730.48 and 5,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.28, 12,730.48 and 5,246.72 is: 7,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.28 : 12,730.48 = 5,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.28/12,730.48 = 5,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.28x = 12,730.48 × 5,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.28x = 66,793,264.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,793,264.03/9,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.24

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