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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.14, 12,750.13 and 5,260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.14, 12,750.13 and 5,260.27 is: 7,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.14 : 12,750.13 = 5,260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.14/12,750.13 = 5,260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.14x = 12,750.13 × 5,260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.14x = 67,069,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,069,103.88/9,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.24

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