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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.44, 12,731.14 and 5,033.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.44, 12,731.14 and 5,033.69 is: 6,946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.44 : 12,731.14 = 5,033.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.44/12,731.14 = 5,033.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.44x = 12,731.14 × 5,033.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.44x = 64,084,612.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,084,612.11/9,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.51

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