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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.33, 12,757.20 and 5,265.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.33, 12,757.20 and 5,265.61 is: 7,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.33 : 12,757.20 = 5,265.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.33/12,757.20 = 5,265.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.33x = 12,757.20 × 5,265.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.33x = 67,174,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,174,388.25/9,244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.55

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