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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.57, 12,745.19 and 5,043.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.57, 12,745.19 and 5,043.82 is: 6,960.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.57 : 12,745.19 = 5,043.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.57/12,745.19 = 5,043.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.57x = 12,745.19 × 5,043.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.57x = 64,284,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,284,444.23/9,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.53

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