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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.34, 12,740.27 and 5,199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.34, 12,740.27 and 5,199.08 is: 7,174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.34 : 12,740.27 = 5,199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.34/12,740.27 = 5,199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.34x = 12,740.27 × 5,199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.34x = 66,237,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,237,682.95/9,232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.53

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