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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.92, 12,739.52 and 5,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.92, 12,739.52 and 5,253.20 is: 7,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.92 : 12,739.52 = 5,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.92/12,739.52 = 5,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.92x = 12,739.52 × 5,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.92x = 66,923,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,923,246.46/9,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.69

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