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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.48, 12,740.49 and 5,254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.48, 12,740.49 and 5,254.35 is: 7,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.48 : 12,740.49 = 5,254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.48/12,740.49 = 5,254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.48x = 12,740.49 × 5,254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.48x = 66,942,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,942,993.63/9,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.03

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