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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.13, 12,727.96 and 5,031.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.13, 12,727.96 and 5,031.65 is: 6,943.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.13 : 12,727.96 = 5,031.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.13/12,727.96 = 5,031.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.13x = 12,727.96 × 5,031.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.13x = 64,042,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,042,563.72/9,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.69

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