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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.07, 12,741.66 and 5,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.07, 12,741.66 and 5,041.32 is: 6,957.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.07 : 12,741.66 = 5,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.07/12,741.66 = 5,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.07x = 12,741.66 × 5,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.07x = 64,234,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234,785.39/9,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.03

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