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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.72, 12,742.54 and 5,041.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.72, 12,742.54 and 5,041.97 is: 6,957.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.72 : 12,742.54 = 5,041.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.72/12,742.54 = 5,041.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.72x = 12,742.54 × 5,041.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.72x = 64,247,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,247,475.87/9,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.92

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