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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.26, 12,466.89 and 5,257.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.26, 12,466.89 and 5,257.53 is: 7,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.26 : 12,466.89 = 5,257.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.26/12,466.89 = 5,257.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.26x = 12,466.89 × 5,257.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.26x = 65,545,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,545,048.18/9,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.17

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