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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.62, 12,739.57 and 5,039.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.62, 12,739.57 and 5,039.87 is: 6,954.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.62 : 12,739.57 = 5,039.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.62/12,739.57 = 5,039.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.62x = 12,739.57 × 5,039.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.62x = 64,205,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,205,703.68/9,231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.98

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