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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.09, 12,740.21 and 5,040.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.09, 12,740.21 and 5,040.34 is: 6,955.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.09 : 12,740.21 = 5,040.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.09/12,740.21 = 5,040.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.09x = 12,740.21 × 5,040.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.09x = 64,214,901.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,214,901.17/9,232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.62

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