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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.03, 12,757.83 and 5,265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.03, 12,757.83 and 5,265.79 is: 7,267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.03 : 12,757.83 = 5,265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.03/12,757.83 = 5,265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.03x = 12,757.83 × 5,265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.03x = 67,180,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,180,053.64/9,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.40

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