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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.99, 12,734.61 and 5,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.99, 12,734.61 and 5,036.24 is: 6,950.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.99 : 12,734.61 = 5,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.99/12,734.61 = 5,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.99x = 12,734.61 × 5,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.99x = 64,134,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,134,552.27/9,227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.00

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