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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.93, 12,742.65 and 5,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.93, 12,742.65 and 5,254.59 is: 7,250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.93 : 12,742.65 = 5,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.93/12,742.65 = 5,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.93x = 12,742.65 × 5,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.93x = 66,957,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,957,401.26/9,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.45

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