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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.08, 12,732.03 and 5,034.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.08, 12,732.03 and 5,034.42 is: 6,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.08 : 12,732.03 = 5,034.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.08/12,732.03 = 5,034.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.08x = 12,732.03 × 5,034.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.08x = 64,098,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,098,386.47/9,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.52

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