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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.60, 12,742.24 and 5,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.60, 12,742.24 and 5,041.92 is: 6,957.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.60 : 12,742.24 = 5,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.60/12,742.24 = 5,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.60x = 12,742.24 × 5,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.60x = 64,245,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,245,354.70/9,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.78

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