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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.22, 12,738.49 and 5,039.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.22, 12,738.49 and 5,039.47 is: 6,954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.22 : 12,738.49 = 5,039.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.22/12,738.49 = 5,039.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.22x = 12,738.49 × 5,039.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.22x = 64,195,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,195,238.20/9,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.14

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