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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.11, 12,758.20 and 5,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.11, 12,758.20 and 5,265.60 is: 7,267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.11 : 12,758.20 = 5,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.11/12,758.20 = 5,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.11x = 12,758.20 × 5,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.11x = 67,179,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,179,577.92/9,244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.28

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