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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.41, 12,733.82 and 5,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.41, 12,733.82 and 5,035.66 is: 6,949.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.41 : 12,733.82 = 5,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.41/12,733.82 = 5,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.41x = 12,733.82 × 5,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.41x = 64,123,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,123,200.61/9,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.21

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