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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.67, 12,747.53 and 5,259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.67, 12,747.53 and 5,259.76 is: 7,256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.67 : 12,747.53 = 5,259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.67/12,747.53 = 5,259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.67x = 12,747.53 × 5,259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.67x = 67,048,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,048,929.67/9,239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.64

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