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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.41, 12,744.44 and 5,257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.41, 12,744.44 and 5,257.51 is: 7,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.41 : 12,744.44 = 5,257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.41/12,744.44 = 5,257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.41x = 12,744.44 × 5,257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.41x = 67,003,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,003,982.31/9,237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.55

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