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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.19, 12,734.86 and 5,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.19, 12,734.86 and 5,036.44 is: 6,950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.19 : 12,734.86 = 5,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.19/12,734.86 = 5,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.19x = 12,734.86 × 5,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.19x = 64,138,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,138,358.30/9,228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.26

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