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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.18, 12,731.79 and 5,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.18, 12,731.79 and 5,034.34 is: 6,947.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.18 : 12,731.79 = 5,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.18/12,731.79 = 5,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.18x = 12,731.79 × 5,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.18x = 64,096,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096,159.67/9,226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.20

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