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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.97, 12,736.07 and 5,250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.97, 12,736.07 and 5,250.35 is: 7,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.97 : 12,736.07 = 5,250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.97/12,736.07 = 5,250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.97x = 12,736.07 × 5,250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.97x = 66,868,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,868,850.40/9,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.54

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