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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.96, 12,751.05 and 5,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.96, 12,751.05 and 5,262.15 is: 7,260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.96 : 12,751.05 = 5,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.96/12,751.05 = 5,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.96x = 12,751.05 × 5,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.96x = 67,097,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,097,937.76/9,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.93

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