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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.49, 12,733.92 and 5,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.49, 12,733.92 and 5,035.74 is: 6,949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.49 : 12,733.92 = 5,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.49/12,733.92 = 5,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.49x = 12,733.92 × 5,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.49x = 64,124,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,124,710.30/9,227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.31

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