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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.38, 12,740.70 and 5,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.38, 12,740.70 and 5,254.30 is: 7,250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.38 : 12,740.70 = 5,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.38/12,740.70 = 5,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.38x = 12,740.70 × 5,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.38x = 66,943,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,943,460.01/9,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.16

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