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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.94, 12,734.57 and 5,036.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.94, 12,734.57 and 5,036.19 is: 6,949.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.94 : 12,734.57 = 5,036.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.94/12,734.57 = 5,036.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.94x = 12,734.57 × 5,036.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.94x = 64,133,688.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,133,688.91/9,227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.95

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