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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.68, 12,738.42 and 5,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.68, 12,738.42 and 5,039.08 is: 6,953.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.68 : 12,738.42 = 5,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.68/12,738.42 = 5,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.68x = 12,738.42 × 5,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.68x = 64,189,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,189,917.45/9,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.97

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