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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.69, 12,805.22 and 5,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.69, 12,805.22 and 5,244.12 is: 7,237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.69 : 12,805.22 = 5,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.69/12,805.22 = 5,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.69x = 12,805.22 × 5,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.69x = 67,152,110.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,152,110.31/9,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.24

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