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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.45, 12,740.93 and 5,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.45, 12,740.93 and 5,040.70 is: 6,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.45 : 12,740.93 = 5,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.45/12,740.93 = 5,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.45x = 12,740.93 × 5,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.45x = 64,223,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223,167.70/9,232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.25

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