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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.28, 12,734.13 and 5,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.28, 12,734.13 and 5,248.60 is: 7,242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.28 : 12,734.13 = 5,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.28/12,734.13 = 5,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.28x = 12,734.13 × 5,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.28x = 66,836,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,836,354.72/9,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.56

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