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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.56, 12,748.70 and 5,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.56, 12,748.70 and 5,259.62 is: 7,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.56 : 12,748.70 = 5,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.56/12,748.70 = 5,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.56x = 12,748.70 × 5,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.56x = 67,053,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,053,323.07/9,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.20

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