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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.44, 12,731.85 and 5,247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.44, 12,731.85 and 5,247.59 is: 7,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.44 : 12,731.85 = 5,247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.44/12,731.85 = 5,247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.44x = 12,731.85 × 5,247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.44x = 66,811,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,811,465.08/9,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.30

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