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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.76, 12,740.07 and 5,040.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.76, 12,740.07 and 5,040.10 is: 6,955.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.76 : 12,740.07 = 5,040.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.76/12,740.07 = 5,040.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.76x = 12,740.07 × 5,040.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.76x = 64,211,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,211,226.81/9,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.47

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