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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.33, 12,729.65 and 5,032.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.33, 12,729.65 and 5,032.58 is: 6,945.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.33 : 12,729.65 = 5,032.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.33/12,729.65 = 5,032.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.33x = 12,729.65 × 5,032.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.33x = 64,062,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,062,893.19/9,224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.00

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