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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.92, 12,741.48 and 5,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.92, 12,741.48 and 5,041.20 is: 6,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.92 : 12,741.48 = 5,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.92/12,741.48 = 5,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.92x = 12,741.48 × 5,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.92x = 64,232,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232,348.98/9,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.88

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