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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.89, 12,730.34 and 5,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.89, 12,730.34 and 5,033.14 is: 6,945.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.89 : 12,730.34 = 5,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.89/12,730.34 = 5,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.89x = 12,730.34 × 5,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.89x = 64,073,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,073,611.96/9,224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.73

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