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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.79, 12,756.42 and 5,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.79, 12,756.42 and 5,264.90 is: 7,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.79 : 12,756.42 = 5,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.79/12,756.42 = 5,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.79x = 12,756.42 × 5,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.79x = 67,161,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,161,249.33/9,243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.55

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