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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.81, 12,750.48 and 5,260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.81, 12,750.48 and 5,260.55 is: 7,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.81 : 12,750.48 = 5,260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.81/12,750.48 = 5,260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.81x = 12,750.48 × 5,260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.81x = 67,074,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,074,537.56/9,239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.30

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