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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.06, 12,750.49 and 5,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.06, 12,750.49 and 5,260.52 is: 7,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.06 : 12,750.49 = 5,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.06/12,750.49 = 5,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.06x = 12,750.49 × 5,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.06x = 67,074,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,074,207.65/9,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.85

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