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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.68, 12,730.02 and 5,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.68, 12,730.02 and 5,033.32 is: 6,945.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.68 : 12,730.02 = 5,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.68/12,730.02 = 5,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.68x = 12,730.02 × 5,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.68x = 64,074,264.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,074,264.27/9,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.96

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