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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.73, 12,746.77 and 5,258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.73, 12,746.77 and 5,258.10 is: 7,256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.73 : 12,746.77 = 5,258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.73/12,746.77 = 5,258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.73x = 12,746.77 × 5,258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.73x = 67,023,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,023,791.34/9,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.23

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