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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.69, 12,735.60 and 5,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.69, 12,735.60 and 5,036.94 is: 6,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.69 : 12,735.60 = 5,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.69/12,735.60 = 5,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.69x = 12,735.60 × 5,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.69x = 64,148,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,148,453.06/9,228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.98

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