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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.61, 12,734.33 and 5,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.61, 12,734.33 and 5,249.16 is: 7,243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.61 : 12,734.33 = 5,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.61/12,734.33 = 5,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.61x = 12,734.33 × 5,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.61x = 66,844,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,844,509.42/9,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,243.97

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