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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.61, 12,755.52 and 5,264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.61, 12,755.52 and 5,264.97 is: 7,266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.61 : 12,755.52 = 5,264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.61/12,755.52 = 5,264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.61x = 12,755.52 × 5,264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.61x = 67,157,430.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,157,430.13/9,242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.07

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