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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.46, 12,752.01 and 5,260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.46, 12,752.01 and 5,260.05 is: 7,259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.46 : 12,752.01 = 5,260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.46/12,752.01 = 5,260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.46x = 12,752.01 × 5,260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.46x = 67,076,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,076,210.20/9,239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.75

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