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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.62, 12,755.66 and 5,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.62, 12,755.66 and 5,263.71 is: 7,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.62 : 12,755.66 = 5,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.62/12,755.66 = 5,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.62x = 12,755.66 × 5,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.62x = 67,142,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,142,068.78/9,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.18

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