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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.27, 12,732.24 and 5,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.27, 12,732.24 and 5,034.52 is: 6,947.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.27 : 12,732.24 = 5,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.27/12,732.24 = 5,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.27x = 12,732.24 × 5,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.27x = 64,100,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,100,716.92/9,226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.63

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