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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.68, 12,744.48 and 5,202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.68, 12,744.48 and 5,202.84 is: 7,179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.68 : 12,744.48 = 5,202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.68/12,744.48 = 5,202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.68x = 12,744.48 × 5,202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.68x = 66,307,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,307,490.32/9,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.49

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