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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.90, 12,742.62 and 5,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.90, 12,742.62 and 5,254.93 is: 7,251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.90 : 12,742.62 = 5,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.90/12,742.62 = 5,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.90x = 12,742.62 × 5,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.90x = 66,961,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,961,576.12/9,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.71

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