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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.58, 12,737.70 and 5,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.58, 12,737.70 and 5,251.14 is: 7,246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.58 : 12,737.70 = 5,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.58/12,737.70 = 5,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.58x = 12,737.70 × 5,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.58x = 66,887,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,887,445.98/9,230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.29

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