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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.33, 12,733.76 and 5,035.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.33, 12,733.76 and 5,035.67 is: 6,949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.33 : 12,733.76 = 5,035.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.33/12,733.76 = 5,035.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.33x = 12,733.76 × 5,035.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.33x = 64,122,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,122,988.04/9,227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.25

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