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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.84, 12,735.75 and 5,037.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.84, 12,735.75 and 5,037.09 is: 6,951.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.84 : 12,735.75 = 5,037.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.84/12,735.75 = 5,037.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.84x = 12,735.75 × 5,037.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.84x = 64,151,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,151,118.97/9,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.16

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