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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.28, 12,740.37 and 5,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.28, 12,740.37 and 5,253.30 is: 7,249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.28 : 12,740.37 = 5,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.28/12,740.37 = 5,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.28x = 12,740.37 × 5,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.28x = 66,928,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,928,985.72/9,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.45

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