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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.75, 12,735.95 and 5,037.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.75, 12,735.95 and 5,037.27 is: 6,951.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.75 : 12,735.95 = 5,037.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.75/12,735.95 = 5,037.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.75x = 12,735.95 × 5,037.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.75x = 64,154,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,154,393.67/9,228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.58

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