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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.04, 12,745.96 and 5,257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.04, 12,745.96 and 5,257.61 is: 7,254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.04 : 12,745.96 = 5,257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.04/12,745.96 = 5,257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.04x = 12,745.96 × 5,257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.04x = 67,013,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,013,257.68/9,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.84

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