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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.44, 12,729.76 and 5,032.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.44, 12,729.76 and 5,032.69 is: 6,945.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.44 : 12,729.76 = 5,032.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.44/12,729.76 = 5,032.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.44x = 12,729.76 × 5,032.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.44x = 64,064,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,064,891.45/9,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.13

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