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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.86, 12,734.48 and 5,036.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.86, 12,734.48 and 5,036.11 is: 6,949.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.86 : 12,734.48 = 5,036.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.86/12,734.48 = 5,036.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.86x = 12,734.48 × 5,036.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.86x = 64,132,242.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,132,242.07/9,227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.85

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