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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.31, 12,741.05 and 5,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.31, 12,741.05 and 5,253.80 is: 7,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.31 : 12,741.05 = 5,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.31/12,741.05 = 5,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.31x = 12,741.05 × 5,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.31x = 66,938,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,938,877.92/9,232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.50

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