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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.44, 12,732.58 and 5,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.44, 12,732.58 and 5,034.76 is: 6,948.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.44 : 12,732.58 = 5,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.44/12,732.58 = 5,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.44x = 12,732.58 × 5,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.44x = 64,105,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,105,484.48/9,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.02

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