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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.34, 12,744.47 and 5,202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.34, 12,744.47 and 5,202.36 is: 7,179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.34 : 12,744.47 = 5,202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.34/12,744.47 = 5,202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.34x = 12,744.47 × 5,202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.34x = 66,301,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,301,294.94/9,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.09

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