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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.75, 12,741.29 and 5,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.75, 12,741.29 and 5,041 is: 6,956.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.75 : 12,741.29 = 5,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.75/12,741.29 = 5,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.75x = 12,741.29 × 5,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.75x = 64,228,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,228,842.89/9,232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.63

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