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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.06, 12,737.49 and 5,038.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.06, 12,737.49 and 5,038.31 is: 6,952.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.06 : 12,737.49 = 5,038.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.06/12,737.49 = 5,038.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.06x = 12,737.49 × 5,038.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.06x = 64,175,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,175,436.19/9,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.87

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