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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.56, 12,734.34 and 5,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.56, 12,734.34 and 5,036.20 is: 6,950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.56 : 12,734.34 = 5,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.56/12,734.34 = 5,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.56x = 12,734.34 × 5,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.56x = 64,132,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,132,683.11/9,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.12

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