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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.20, 12,734.82 and 5,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.20, 12,734.82 and 5,036.45 is: 6,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.20 : 12,734.82 = 5,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.20/12,734.82 = 5,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.20x = 12,734.82 × 5,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.20x = 64,138,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,138,220.51/9,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.25

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