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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.89, 12,733.29 and 5,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.89, 12,733.29 and 5,035.14 is: 6,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.89 : 12,733.29 = 5,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.89/12,733.29 = 5,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.89x = 12,733.29 × 5,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.89x = 64,113,897.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,113,897.81/9,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.59

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