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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.17, 12,738.87 and 5,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.17, 12,738.87 and 5,252.24 is: 7,248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.17 : 12,738.87 = 5,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.17/12,738.87 = 5,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.17x = 12,738.87 × 5,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.17x = 66,907,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,907,634.42/9,231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.02

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