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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.33, 12,743.06 and 5,255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.33, 12,743.06 and 5,255.15 is: 7,252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.33 : 12,743.06 = 5,255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.33/12,743.06 = 5,255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.33x = 12,743.06 × 5,255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.33x = 66,966,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,966,601.77/9,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.71

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