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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.39, 12,741.10 and 5,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.39, 12,741.10 and 5,456.72 is: 7,529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.39 : 12,741.10 = 5,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.39/12,741.10 = 5,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.39x = 12,741.10 × 5,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.39x = 69,524,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,524,561.73/9,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.69

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