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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.91, 12,742.88 and 5,652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.91, 12,742.88 and 5,652.04 is: 7,797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.91 : 12,742.88 = 5,652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.91/12,742.88 = 5,652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.91x = 12,742.88 × 5,652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.91x = 72,023,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,023,211.31/9,236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.33

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