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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.76, 12,730.05 and 5,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.76, 12,730.05 and 5,032.74 is: 6,945.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.76 : 12,730.05 = 5,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.76/12,730.05 = 5,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.76x = 12,730.05 × 5,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.76x = 64,067,031.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,067,031.84/9,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.12

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