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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.87, 12,801.32 and 5,241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.87, 12,801.32 and 5,241.29 is: 7,233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.87 : 12,801.32 = 5,241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.87/12,801.32 = 5,241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.87x = 12,801.32 × 5,241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.87x = 67,095,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,095,436.30/9,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.33

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