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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.91, 12,745.13 and 5,258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.91, 12,745.13 and 5,258.01 is: 7,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.91 : 12,745.13 = 5,258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.91/12,745.13 = 5,258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.91x = 12,745.13 × 5,258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.91x = 67,014,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,014,020.99/9,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.24

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