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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.09, 12,735.07 and 5,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.09, 12,735.07 and 5,036.34 is: 6,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.09 : 12,735.07 = 5,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.09/12,735.07 = 5,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.09x = 12,735.07 × 5,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.09x = 64,138,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,138,205.94/9,228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.32

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