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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.85, 12,732.99 and 5,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.85, 12,732.99 and 5,035.10 is: 6,948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.85 : 12,732.99 = 5,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.85/12,732.99 = 5,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.85x = 12,732.99 × 5,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.85x = 64,111,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,111,877.95/9,226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.40

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