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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.34, 12,733.92 and 5,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.34, 12,733.92 and 5,035.86 is: 6,949.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.34 : 12,733.92 = 5,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.34/12,733.92 = 5,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.34x = 12,733.92 × 5,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.34x = 64,126,238.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,126,238.37/9,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.59

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