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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.04, 12,755.39 and 5,264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.04, 12,755.39 and 5,264.15 is: 7,264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.04 : 12,755.39 = 5,264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.04/12,755.39 = 5,264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.04x = 12,755.39 × 5,264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.04x = 67,146,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,146,259.95/9,243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.53

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