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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.97, 12,742.59 and 5,255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.97, 12,742.59 and 5,255.64 is: 7,252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.97 : 12,742.59 = 5,255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.97/12,742.59 = 5,255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.97x = 12,742.59 × 5,255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.97x = 66,970,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,970,465.71/9,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.62

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