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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.48, 12,739.92 and 5,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.48, 12,739.92 and 5,253.28 is: 7,249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.48 : 12,739.92 = 5,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.48/12,739.92 = 5,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.48x = 12,739.92 × 5,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.48x = 66,926,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,926,366.94/9,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.01

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