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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.48, 12,730.98 and 5,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.48, 12,730.98 and 5,033.80 is: 6,946.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.48 : 12,730.98 = 5,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.48/12,730.98 = 5,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.48x = 12,730.98 × 5,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.48x = 64,085,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,085,207.12/9,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.54

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