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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.05, 12,737.28 and 5,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.05, 12,737.28 and 5,038.30 is: 6,952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.05 : 12,737.28 = 5,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.05/12,737.28 = 5,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.05x = 12,737.28 × 5,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.05x = 64,174,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,174,237.82/9,230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.75

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