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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.04, 12,734.22 and 5,249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.04, 12,734.22 and 5,249.07 is: 7,243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.04 : 12,734.22 = 5,249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.04/12,734.22 = 5,249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.04x = 12,734.22 × 5,249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.04x = 66,842,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,842,748.50/9,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,243.44

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