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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.80, 12,753.06 and 5,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.80, 12,753.06 and 5,263.16 is: 7,263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.80 : 12,753.06 = 5,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.80/12,753.06 = 5,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.80x = 12,753.06 × 5,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.80x = 67,121,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,121,395.27/9,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.59

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