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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.26, 12,744.18 and 5,256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.26, 12,744.18 and 5,256.36 is: 7,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.26 : 12,744.18 = 5,256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.26/12,744.18 = 5,256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.26x = 12,744.18 × 5,256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.26x = 66,987,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,987,997.98/9,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.50

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