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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.80, 12,747.54 and 5,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.80, 12,747.54 and 5,259.16 is: 7,258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.80 : 12,747.54 = 5,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.80/12,747.54 = 5,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.80x = 12,747.54 × 5,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.80x = 67,041,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,041,352.47/9,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,258.07

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