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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.04, 12,732.84 and 5,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.04, 12,732.84 and 5,034.48 is: 6,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.04 : 12,732.84 = 5,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.04/12,732.84 = 5,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.04x = 12,732.84 × 5,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.04x = 64,103,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,103,228.32/9,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.32

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