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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.18, 12,751.44 and 5,261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.18, 12,751.44 and 5,261.58 is: 7,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.18 : 12,751.44 = 5,261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.18/12,751.44 = 5,261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.18x = 12,751.44 × 5,261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.18x = 67,092,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,092,721.68/9,240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.98

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