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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.23, 12,733.62 and 5,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.23, 12,733.62 and 5,035.48 is: 6,948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.23 : 12,733.62 = 5,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.23/12,733.62 = 5,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.23x = 12,733.62 × 5,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.23x = 64,119,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,119,863.66/9,227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.98

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