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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.08, 12,738.96 and 5,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.08, 12,738.96 and 5,039.44 is: 6,954.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.08 : 12,738.96 = 5,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.08/12,738.96 = 5,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.08x = 12,738.96 × 5,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.08x = 64,197,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,197,224.58/9,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.47

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