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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.04, 12,752.62 and 5,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.04, 12,752.62 and 5,262.15 is: 7,261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.04 : 12,752.62 = 5,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.04/12,752.62 = 5,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.04x = 12,752.62 × 5,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.04x = 67,106,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,106,272.57/9,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.77

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