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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.59, 12,743.53 and 5,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.59, 12,743.53 and 5,458.24 is: 7,529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.59 : 12,743.53 = 5,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.59/12,743.53 = 5,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.59x = 12,743.53 × 5,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.59x = 69,557,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,557,175.79/9,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.79

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