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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.59, 12,735.44 and 5,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.59, 12,735.44 and 5,036.84 is: 6,950.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.59 : 12,735.44 = 5,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.59/12,735.44 = 5,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.59x = 12,735.44 × 5,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.59x = 64,146,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,146,284.75/9,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.83

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