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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.62, 12,754.62 and 5,264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.62, 12,754.62 and 5,264.16 is: 7,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.62 : 12,754.62 = 5,264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.62/12,754.62 = 5,264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.62x = 12,754.62 × 5,264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.62x = 67,142,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,142,360.42/9,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.22

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