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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.81, 12,735.77 and 5,037.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.81, 12,735.77 and 5,037.06 is: 6,951.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.81 : 12,735.77 = 5,037.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.81/12,735.77 = 5,037.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.81x = 12,735.77 × 5,037.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.81x = 64,150,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,150,837.64/9,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.15

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