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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.02, 12,744.15 and 5,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.02, 12,744.15 and 5,043.30 is: 6,959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.02 : 12,744.15 = 5,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.02/12,744.15 = 5,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.02x = 12,744.15 × 5,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.02x = 64,272,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,272,571.70/9,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.66

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