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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.47, 12,742.20 and 5,254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.47, 12,742.20 and 5,254.61 is: 7,251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.47 : 12,742.20 = 5,254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.47/12,742.20 = 5,254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.47x = 12,742.20 × 5,254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.47x = 66,955,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,955,323.40/9,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.37

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