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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.60, 12,741.71 and 7,248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.60, 12,741.71 and 7,248.89 is: 10,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.60 : 12,741.71 = 7,248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.60/12,741.71 = 7,248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.60x = 12,741.71 × 7,248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.60x = 92,363,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,363,249.81/9,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.96

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