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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.03, 12,752.31 and 5,261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.03, 12,752.31 and 5,261.79 is: 7,261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.03 : 12,752.31 = 5,261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.03/12,752.31 = 5,261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.03x = 12,752.31 × 5,261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.03x = 67,099,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,099,977.23/9,240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.88

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