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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.12, 12,753.59 and 5,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.12, 12,753.59 and 5,262.21 is: 7,263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.12 : 12,753.59 = 5,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.12/12,753.59 = 5,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.12x = 12,753.59 × 5,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.12x = 67,112,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,112,042.52/9,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.11

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