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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.13, 12,738.96 and 5,198.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.13, 12,738.96 and 5,198.37 is: 7,172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.13 : 12,738.96 = 5,198.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.13/12,738.96 = 5,198.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.13x = 12,738.96 × 5,198.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.13x = 66,221,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,221,827.50/9,232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,172.97

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