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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.02, 12,730.49 and 5,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.02, 12,730.49 and 5,033.26 is: 6,945.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.02 : 12,730.49 = 5,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.02/12,730.49 = 5,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.02x = 12,730.49 × 5,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.02x = 64,075,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,075,866.10/9,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.88

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