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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.26, 12,757.02 and 5,264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.26, 12,757.02 and 5,264.74 is: 7,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.26 : 12,757.02 = 5,264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.26/12,757.02 = 5,264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.26x = 12,757.02 × 5,264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.26x = 67,162,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,162,389.68/9,243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.09

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