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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.40, 12,728.58 and 5,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.40, 12,728.58 and 5,032.04 is: 6,944.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.40 : 12,728.58 = 5,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.40/12,728.58 = 5,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.40x = 12,728.58 × 5,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.40x = 64,050,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,050,723.70/9,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.37

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