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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.58, 12,742.44 and 5,254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.58, 12,742.44 and 5,254.95 is: 7,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.58 : 12,742.44 = 5,254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.58/12,742.44 = 5,254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.58x = 12,742.44 × 5,254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.58x = 66,960,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,960,885.08/9,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.89

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