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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.58, 12,735.49 and 5,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.58, 12,735.49 and 5,036.92 is: 6,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.58 : 12,735.49 = 5,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.58/12,735.49 = 5,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.58x = 12,735.49 × 5,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.58x = 64,147,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147,644.29/9,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.98

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