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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.93, 12,749.35 and 5,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.93, 12,749.35 and 5,258.40 is: 7,257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.93 : 12,749.35 = 5,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.93/12,749.35 = 5,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.93x = 12,749.35 × 5,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.93x = 67,041,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,041,140.80/9,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.16

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