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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.03, 12,727.76 and 5,031.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.03, 12,727.76 and 5,031.25 is: 6,943.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.03 : 12,727.76 = 5,031.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.03/12,727.76 = 5,031.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.03x = 12,727.76 × 5,031.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.03x = 64,036,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,036,517.34/9,223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.11

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