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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.34, 12,733.86 and 5,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.34, 12,733.86 and 5,035.56 is: 6,949.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.34 : 12,733.86 = 5,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.34/12,733.86 = 5,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.34x = 12,733.86 × 5,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.34x = 64,122,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,122,116.06/9,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.14

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