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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.58, 12,729.96 and 5,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.58, 12,729.96 and 5,032.92 is: 6,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.58 : 12,729.96 = 5,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.58/12,729.96 = 5,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.58x = 12,729.96 × 5,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.58x = 64,068,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,068,870.28/9,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.45

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