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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.72, 12,758.84 and 5,212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.72, 12,758.84 and 5,212.33 is: 7,193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.72 : 12,758.84 = 5,212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.72/12,758.84 = 5,212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.72x = 12,758.84 × 5,212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.72x = 66,503,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,503,286.66/9,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.65

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