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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.08, 12,744.36 and 5,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.08, 12,744.36 and 5,043.30 is: 6,959.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.08 : 12,744.36 = 5,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.08/12,744.36 = 5,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.08x = 12,744.36 × 5,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.08x = 64,273,630.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,273,630.79/9,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.73

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