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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.47, 12,745.59 and 5,256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.47, 12,745.59 and 5,256.58 is: 7,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.47 : 12,745.59 = 5,256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.47/12,745.59 = 5,256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.47x = 12,745.59 × 5,256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.47x = 66,998,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,998,209.57/9,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.45

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