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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,142.74, 12,616.35 and 5,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,142.74, 12,616.35 and 5,262.24 is: 7,261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,142.74 : 12,616.35 = 5,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,142.74/12,616.35 = 5,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,142.74x = 12,616.35 × 5,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,142.74x = 66,390,261.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,390,261.62/9,142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.53

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