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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.76, 12,754.94 and 5,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.76, 12,754.94 and 5,263.24 is: 7,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.76 : 12,754.94 = 5,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.76/12,754.94 = 5,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.76x = 12,754.94 × 5,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.76x = 67,132,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,132,291.68/9,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.02

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