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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.67, 12,745.34 and 5,256.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.67, 12,745.34 and 5,256.87 is: 7,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.67 : 12,745.34 = 5,256.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.67/12,745.34 = 5,256.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.67x = 12,745.34 × 5,256.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.67x = 67,000,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,000,569.20/9,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.55

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