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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.76, 12,728.22 and 7,482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.76, 12,728.22 and 7,482.20 is: 10,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.76 : 12,728.22 = 7,482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.76/12,728.22 = 7,482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.76x = 12,728.22 × 7,482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.76x = 95,235,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,235,087.68/9,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.52

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