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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.33, 12,741.96 and 5,254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.33, 12,741.96 and 5,254.42 is: 7,251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.33 : 12,741.96 = 5,254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.33/12,741.96 = 5,254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.33x = 12,741.96 × 5,254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.33x = 66,951,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,951,609.46/9,232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.86

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