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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.92, 12,747.72 and 5,259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.92, 12,747.72 and 5,259.44 is: 7,257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.92 : 12,747.72 = 5,259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.92/12,747.72 = 5,259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.92x = 12,747.72 × 5,259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.92x = 67,045,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,045,868.48/9,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.68

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