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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.18, 12,729.32 and 5,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.18, 12,729.32 and 5,032.44 is: 6,944.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.18 : 12,729.32 = 5,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.18/12,729.32 = 5,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.18x = 12,729.32 × 5,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.18x = 64,059,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,059,539.14/9,224.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.74

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