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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.30, 12,755.84 and 5,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.30, 12,755.84 and 5,265.22 is: 7,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.30 : 12,755.84 = 5,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.30/12,755.84 = 5,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.30x = 12,755.84 × 5,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.30x = 67,162,303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,162,303.88/9,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.27

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