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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.62, 12,734.06 and 5,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.62, 12,734.06 and 5,248.74 is: 7,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.62 : 12,734.06 = 5,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.62/12,734.06 = 5,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.62x = 12,734.06 × 5,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.62x = 66,837,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,837,743.84/9,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,243.23

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