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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.91, 12,747.89 and 5,260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.91, 12,747.89 and 5,260.01 is: 7,257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.91 : 12,747.89 = 5,260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.91/12,747.89 = 5,260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.91x = 12,747.89 × 5,260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.91x = 67,054,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,054,028.88/9,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.00

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