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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.24, 12,726.50 and 7,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.24, 12,726.50 and 7,349.26 is: 10,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.24 : 12,726.50 = 7,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.24/12,726.50 = 7,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.24x = 12,726.50 × 7,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.24x = 93,530,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,530,357.39/9,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.26

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