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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.05, 12,748.52 and 5,204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.05, 12,748.52 and 5,204.25 is: 7,182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.05 : 12,748.52 = 5,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.05/12,748.52 = 5,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.05x = 12,748.52 × 5,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.05x = 66,346,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,346,498.22/9,237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182.65

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