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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.21, 12,788.44 and 5,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.21, 12,788.44 and 5,235.47 is: 7,223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.21 : 12,788.44 = 5,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.21/12,788.44 = 5,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.21x = 12,788.44 × 5,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.21x = 66,953,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,953,530.81/9,269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.22

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