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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.20, 12,741.97 and 5,041.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.20, 12,741.97 and 5,041.45 is: 6,957.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.20 : 12,741.97 = 5,041.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.20/12,741.97 = 5,041.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.20x = 12,741.97 × 5,041.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.20x = 64,237,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,237,960.20/9,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.28

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