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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.63, 12,736.44 and 5,196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.63, 12,736.44 and 5,196.22 is: 7,170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.63 : 12,736.44 = 5,196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.63/12,736.44 = 5,196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.63x = 12,736.44 × 5,196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.63x = 66,181,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,181,344.26/9,229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.53

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