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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.36, 12,754.16 and 5,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.36, 12,754.16 and 5,263.04 is: 7,263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.36 : 12,754.16 = 5,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.36/12,754.16 = 5,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.36x = 12,754.16 × 5,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.36x = 67,125,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,125,654.25/9,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.61

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