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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.94, 12,732.94 and 5,247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.94, 12,732.94 and 5,247.79 is: 7,241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.94 : 12,732.94 = 5,247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.94/12,732.94 = 5,247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.94x = 12,732.94 × 5,247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.94x = 66,819,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,819,851.39/9,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.83

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