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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.80, 12,730.03 and 5,033.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.80, 12,730.03 and 5,033.05 is: 6,945.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.80 : 12,730.03 = 5,033.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.80/12,730.03 = 5,033.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.80x = 12,730.03 × 5,033.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.80x = 64,070,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,070,877.49/9,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.50

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