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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.90, 12,741.39 and 5,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.90, 12,741.39 and 5,041.15 is: 6,956.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.90 : 12,741.39 = 5,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.90/12,741.39 = 5,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.90x = 12,741.39 × 5,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.90x = 64,231,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,231,194.49/9,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.78

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