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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.04, 12,756.77 and 5,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.04, 12,756.77 and 5,265.15 is: 7,265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.04 : 12,756.77 = 5,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.04/12,756.77 = 5,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.04x = 12,756.77 × 5,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.04x = 67,166,281.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,166,281.24/9,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.91

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