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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.90, 12,752.03 and 5,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.90, 12,752.03 and 5,262.92 is: 7,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.90 : 12,752.03 = 5,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.90/12,752.03 = 5,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.90x = 12,752.03 × 5,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.90x = 67,112,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,112,982.68/9,241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.82

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