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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.52, 12,745.32 and 5,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.52, 12,745.32 and 5,256.80 is: 7,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.52 : 12,745.32 = 5,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.52/12,745.32 = 5,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.52x = 12,745.32 × 5,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.52x = 66,999,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,999,598.18/9,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.56

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