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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.48, 12,754.02 and 5,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.48, 12,754.02 and 5,263.56 is: 7,263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.48 : 12,754.02 = 5,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.48/12,754.02 = 5,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.48x = 12,754.02 × 5,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.48x = 67,131,549.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,131,549.51/9,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.37

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