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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.68, 12,732.78 and 5,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.68, 12,732.78 and 5,035.32 is: 6,948.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.68 : 12,732.78 = 5,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.68/12,732.78 = 5,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.68x = 12,732.78 × 5,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.68x = 64,113,621.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,113,621.79/9,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.72

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