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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.02, 12,752.10 and 5,262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.02, 12,752.10 and 5,262.09 is: 7,260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.02 : 12,752.10 = 5,262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.02/12,752.10 = 5,262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.02x = 12,752.10 × 5,262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.02x = 67,102,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,102,697.89/9,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.61

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