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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.04, 12,751.48 and 5,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.04, 12,751.48 and 5,261.60 is: 7,260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.04 : 12,751.48 = 5,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.04/12,751.48 = 5,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.04x = 12,751.48 × 5,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.04x = 67,093,187.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,093,187.17/9,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.35

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