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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.67, 12,742.39 and 5,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.67, 12,742.39 and 5,041.92 is: 6,957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.67 : 12,742.39 = 5,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.67/12,742.39 = 5,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.67x = 12,742.39 × 5,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.67x = 64,246,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,246,110.99/9,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.81

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