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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.77, 12,732.93 and 5,035.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.77, 12,732.93 and 5,035.02 is: 6,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.77 : 12,732.93 = 5,035.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.77/12,732.93 = 5,035.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.77x = 12,732.93 × 5,035.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.77x = 64,110,557.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,110,557.21/9,226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.32

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