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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.52, 12,733.94 and 5,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.52, 12,733.94 and 5,035.76 is: 6,949.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.52 : 12,733.94 = 5,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.52/12,733.94 = 5,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.52x = 12,733.94 × 5,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.52x = 64,125,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,125,065.69/9,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.33

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