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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.66, 12,752.78 and 5,261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.66, 12,752.78 and 5,261.98 is: 7,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.66 : 12,752.78 = 5,261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.66/12,752.78 = 5,261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.66x = 12,752.78 × 5,261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.66x = 67,104,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104,873.30/9,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.13

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