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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.26, 12,758.40 and 5,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.26, 12,758.40 and 5,265.74 is: 7,267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.26 : 12,758.40 = 5,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.26/12,758.40 = 5,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.26x = 12,758.40 × 5,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.26x = 67,182,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182,417.22/9,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.47

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