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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.03, 12,729.13 and 5,032.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.03, 12,729.13 and 5,032.25 is: 6,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.03 : 12,729.13 = 5,032.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.03/12,729.13 = 5,032.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.03x = 12,729.13 × 5,032.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.03x = 64,056,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,056,164.44/9,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.49

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