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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.96, 12,752.43 and 5,263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.96, 12,752.43 and 5,263.15 is: 7,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.96 : 12,752.43 = 5,263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.96/12,752.43 = 5,263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.96x = 12,752.43 × 5,263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.96x = 67,117,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,117,951.95/9,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.31

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