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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.45, 12,741.67 and 5,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.45, 12,741.67 and 5,254.93 is: 7,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.45 : 12,741.67 = 5,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.45/12,741.67 = 5,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.45x = 12,741.67 × 5,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.45x = 66,956,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,956,583.93/9,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.52

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