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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.82, 12,730.29 and 5,033.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.82, 12,730.29 and 5,033.07 is: 6,945.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.82 : 12,730.29 = 5,033.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.82/12,730.29 = 5,033.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.82x = 12,730.29 × 5,033.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.82x = 64,072,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,072,440.69/9,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.66

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