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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.92, 12,734.48 and 5,249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.92, 12,734.48 and 5,249.24 is: 7,245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.92 : 12,734.48 = 5,249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.92/12,734.48 = 5,249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.92x = 12,734.48 × 5,249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.92x = 66,846,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,846,341.80/9,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.49

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