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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.15, 12,739.02 and 5,252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.15, 12,739.02 and 5,252.55 is: 7,248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.15 : 12,739.02 = 5,252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.15/12,739.02 = 5,252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.15x = 12,739.02 × 5,252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.15x = 66,912,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,912,339.50/9,231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.54

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