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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.97, 12,741.19 and 5,457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.97, 12,741.19 and 5,457.75 is: 7,530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.97 : 12,741.19 = 5,457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.97/12,741.19 = 5,457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.97x = 12,741.19 × 5,457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.97x = 69,538,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,538,235.42/9,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.70

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