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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.07, 12,734.76 and 5,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.07, 12,734.76 and 5,036.32 is: 6,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.07 : 12,734.76 = 5,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.07/12,734.76 = 5,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.07x = 12,734.76 × 5,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.07x = 64,136,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,136,326.48/9,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.13

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