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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.21, 12,741.67 and 5,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.21, 12,741.67 and 5,254.24 is: 7,250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.21 : 12,741.67 = 5,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.21/12,741.67 = 5,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.21x = 12,741.67 × 5,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.21x = 66,947,792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,947,792.18/9,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.76

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