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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.68, 12,731.40 and 5,033.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.68, 12,731.40 and 5,033.92 is: 6,946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.68 : 12,731.40 = 5,033.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.68/12,731.40 = 5,033.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.68x = 12,731.40 × 5,033.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.68x = 64,088,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,088,849.09/9,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.79

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