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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.80, 12,728.66 and 5,032.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.80, 12,728.66 and 5,032.05 is: 6,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.80 : 12,728.66 = 5,032.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.80/12,728.66 = 5,032.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.80x = 12,728.66 × 5,032.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.80x = 64,051,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,051,228.39/9,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.13

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