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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.84, 12,732.99 and 5,035.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.84, 12,732.99 and 5,035.09 is: 6,948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.84 : 12,732.99 = 5,035.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.84/12,732.99 = 5,035.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.84x = 12,732.99 × 5,035.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.84x = 64,111,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,111,750.62/9,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.40

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