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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.68, 12,745.44 and 5,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.68, 12,745.44 and 5,044.20 is: 6,961.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.68 : 12,745.44 = 5,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.68/12,745.44 = 5,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.68x = 12,745.44 × 5,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.68x = 64,290,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,290,548.45/9,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.11

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