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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.11, 12,748.82 and 5,259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.11, 12,748.82 and 5,259.66 is: 7,258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.11 : 12,748.82 = 5,259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.11/12,748.82 = 5,259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.11x = 12,748.82 × 5,259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.11x = 67,054,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,054,432.30/9,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,258.46

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