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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.72, 12,753.60 and 5,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.72, 12,753.60 and 5,262.08 is: 7,261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.72 : 12,753.60 = 5,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.72/12,753.60 = 5,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.72x = 12,753.60 × 5,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.72x = 67,110,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,110,463.49/9,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.69

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