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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.94, 12,735.93 and 5,037.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.94, 12,735.93 and 5,037.19 is: 6,951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.94 : 12,735.93 = 5,037.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.94/12,735.93 = 5,037.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.94x = 12,735.93 × 5,037.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.94x = 64,153,286.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153,286.29/9,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.32

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