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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.17, 12,754.18 and 5,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.17, 12,754.18 and 5,263.28 is: 7,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.17 : 12,754.18 = 5,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.17/12,754.18 = 5,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.17x = 12,754.18 × 5,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.17x = 67,128,794.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,128,794.19/9,242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.32

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