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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.41, 12,732.44 and 5,248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.41, 12,732.44 and 5,248.29 is: 7,242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.41 : 12,732.44 = 5,248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.41/12,732.44 = 5,248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.41x = 12,732.44 × 5,248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.41x = 66,823,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,823,507.98/9,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.64

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