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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.06, 12,756.15 and 5,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.06, 12,756.15 and 5,264.34 is: 7,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.06 : 12,756.15 = 5,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.06/12,756.15 = 5,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.06x = 12,756.15 × 5,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.06x = 67,152,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,152,710.69/9,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.20

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