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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.68, 12,737.04 and 5,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.68, 12,737.04 and 5,038.08 is: 6,952.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.68 : 12,737.04 = 5,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.68/12,737.04 = 5,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.68x = 12,737.04 × 5,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.68x = 64,170,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,170,226.48/9,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.59

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