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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.41, 12,740.56 and 5,199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.41, 12,740.56 and 5,199.24 is: 7,174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.41 : 12,740.56 = 5,199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.41/12,740.56 = 5,199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.41x = 12,740.56 × 5,199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.41x = 66,241,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,241,229.17/9,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.86

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