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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.06, 12,735.66 and 5,037.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.06, 12,735.66 and 5,037.31 is: 6,951.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.06 : 12,735.66 = 5,037.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.06/12,735.66 = 5,037.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.06x = 12,735.66 × 5,037.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.06x = 64,153,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153,467.47/9,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.25

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