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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.08, 12,741.60 and 5,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.08, 12,741.60 and 5,041.30 is: 6,956.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.08 : 12,741.60 = 5,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.08/12,741.60 = 5,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.08x = 12,741.60 × 5,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.08x = 64,234,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234,228.08/9,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.97

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