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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.71, 12,752.27 and 7,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.71, 12,752.27 and 7,265.26 is: 10,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.71 : 12,752.27 = 7,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.71/12,752.27 = 7,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.71x = 12,752.27 × 7,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.71x = 92,648,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,648,557.14/9,239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.21

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