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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.04, 12,727.44 and 5,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.04, 12,727.44 and 5,031.32 is: 6,943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.04 : 12,727.44 = 5,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.04/12,727.44 = 5,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.04x = 12,727.44 × 5,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.04x = 64,035,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,035,823.42/9,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.03

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