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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.46, 12,738.18 and 5,038.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.46, 12,738.18 and 5,038.68 is: 6,953.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.46 : 12,738.18 = 5,038.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.46/12,738.18 = 5,038.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.46x = 12,738.18 × 5,038.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.46x = 64,183,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,183,612.80/9,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.46

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