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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.08, 12,734.80 and 5,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.08, 12,734.80 and 5,036.42 is: 6,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.08 : 12,734.80 = 5,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.08/12,734.80 = 5,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.08x = 12,734.80 × 5,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.08x = 64,137,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,137,801.42/9,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.29

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