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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.03, 12,753.69 and 5,262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.03, 12,753.69 and 5,262.79 is: 7,263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.03 : 12,753.69 = 5,262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.03/12,753.69 = 5,262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.03x = 12,753.69 × 5,262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.03x = 67,119,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,119,992.20/9,241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.26

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