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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.07, 12,750.77 and 5,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.07, 12,750.77 and 5,261.13 is: 7,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.07 : 12,750.77 = 5,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.07/12,750.77 = 5,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.07x = 12,750.77 × 5,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.07x = 67,083,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,083,432.26/9,241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.28

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