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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.51, 12,735.36 and 5,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.51, 12,735.36 and 5,036.76 is: 6,950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.51 : 12,735.36 = 5,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.51/12,735.36 = 5,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.51x = 12,735.36 × 5,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.51x = 64,144,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,144,951.83/9,228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.74

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