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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.90, 12,740.28 and 5,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.90, 12,740.28 and 5,252.92 is: 7,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.90 : 12,740.28 = 5,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.90/12,740.28 = 5,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.90x = 12,740.28 × 5,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.90x = 66,923,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,923,671.62/9,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.39

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