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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.43, 12,728.14 and 5,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.43, 12,728.14 and 5,031.68 is: 6,943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.43 : 12,728.14 = 5,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.43/12,728.14 = 5,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.43x = 12,728.14 × 5,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.43x = 64,043,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,043,851.26/9,223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.61

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