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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.70, 12,753.10 and 5,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.70, 12,753.10 and 5,262.60 is: 7,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.70 : 12,753.10 = 5,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.70/12,753.10 = 5,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.70x = 12,753.10 × 5,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.70x = 67,114,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,114,464.06/9,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.92

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