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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.02, 12,749.76 and 5,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.02, 12,749.76 and 5,261.21 is: 7,259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.02 : 12,749.76 = 5,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.02/12,749.76 = 5,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.02x = 12,749.76 × 5,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.02x = 67,079,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,079,074.75/9,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.63

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