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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.48, 12,739.11 and 5,253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.48, 12,739.11 and 5,253.35 is: 7,248.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.48 : 12,739.11 = 5,253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.48/12,739.11 = 5,253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.48x = 12,739.11 × 5,253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.48x = 66,923,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,923,003.52/9,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.65

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