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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.26, 12,756.87 and 5,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.26, 12,756.87 and 5,052.42 is: 6,972.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.26 : 12,756.87 = 5,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.26/12,756.87 = 5,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.26x = 12,756.87 × 5,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.26x = 64,453,065.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,453,065.13/9,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.23

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