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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.26, 12,730.74 and 5,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.26, 12,730.74 and 5,033.24 is: 6,945.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.26 : 12,730.74 = 5,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.26/12,730.74 = 5,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.26x = 12,730.74 × 5,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.26x = 64,076,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,076,869.80/9,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.81

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