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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.73, 12,741.53 and 5,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.73, 12,741.53 and 5,199.80 is: 7,175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.73 : 12,741.53 = 5,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.73/12,741.53 = 5,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.73x = 12,741.53 × 5,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.73x = 66,253,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,253,317.99/9,233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.14

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