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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.65, 12,752.21 and 5,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.65, 12,752.21 and 5,261.76 is: 7,261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.65 : 12,752.21 = 5,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.65/12,752.21 = 5,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.65x = 12,752.21 × 5,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.65x = 67,099,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,099,042.18/9,240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.29

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