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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.14, 12,735.63 and 5,250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.14, 12,735.63 and 5,250.02 is: 7,244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.14 : 12,735.63 = 5,250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.14/12,735.63 = 5,250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.14x = 12,735.63 × 5,250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.14x = 66,862,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,862,248.53/9,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.69

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