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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.93, 12,739.65 and 5,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.93, 12,739.65 and 5,254.04 is: 7,248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.93 : 12,739.65 = 5,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.93/12,739.65 = 5,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.93x = 12,739.65 × 5,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.93x = 66,934,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,934,662.54/9,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.78

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