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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.52, 12,740.94 and 5,253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.52, 12,740.94 and 5,253.93 is: 7,250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.52 : 12,740.94 = 5,253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.52/12,740.94 = 5,253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.52x = 12,740.94 × 5,253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.52x = 66,940,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,940,006.89/9,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.46

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