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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.66, 12,754.16 and 5,262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.66, 12,754.16 and 5,262.98 is: 7,262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.66 : 12,754.16 = 5,262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.66/12,754.16 = 5,262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.66x = 12,754.16 × 5,262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.66x = 67,124,889.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,124,889.00/9,242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.51

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