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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.54, 12,756.20 and 5,264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.54, 12,756.20 and 5,264.66 is: 7,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.54 : 12,756.20 = 5,264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.54/12,756.20 = 5,264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.54x = 12,756.20 × 5,264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.54x = 67,157,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,157,055.89/9,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.30

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