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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.69, 12,736.93 and 5,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.69, 12,736.93 and 5,037.94 is: 6,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.69 : 12,736.93 = 5,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.69/12,736.93 = 5,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.69x = 12,736.93 × 5,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.69x = 64,167,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,167,889.12/9,229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.33

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