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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.83, 12,738.54 and 5,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.83, 12,738.54 and 5,039.08 is: 6,953.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.83 : 12,738.54 = 5,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.83/12,738.54 = 5,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.83x = 12,738.54 × 5,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.83x = 64,190,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,190,522.14/9,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.93

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