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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.58, 12,751.14 and 5,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.58, 12,751.14 and 5,261.04 is: 7,260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.58 : 12,751.14 = 5,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.58/12,751.14 = 5,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.58x = 12,751.14 × 5,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.58x = 67,084,257.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,084,257.59/9,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.53

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