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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.92, 12,757.94 and 5,265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.92, 12,757.94 and 5,265.41 is: 7,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.92 : 12,757.94 = 5,265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.92/12,757.94 = 5,265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.92x = 12,757.94 × 5,265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.92x = 67,175,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,175,694.74/9,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.02

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