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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.46, 12,740.69 and 5,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.46, 12,740.69 and 5,254.64 is: 7,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.46 : 12,740.69 = 5,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.46/12,740.69 = 5,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.46x = 12,740.69 × 5,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.46x = 66,947,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,947,736.51/9,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.56

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