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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.70, 12,753.66 and 7,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.70, 12,753.66 and 7,266.26 is: 10,028.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.70 : 12,753.66 = 7,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.70/12,753.66 = 7,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.70x = 12,753.66 × 7,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.70x = 92,671,409.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,671,409.51/9,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.61

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