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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.47, 12,735.56 and 5,250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.47, 12,735.56 and 5,250.15 is: 7,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.47 : 12,735.56 = 5,250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.47/12,735.56 = 5,250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.47x = 12,735.56 × 5,250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.47x = 66,863,613.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,863,613.46/9,228.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.37

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