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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.38, 12,758.57 and 5,265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.38, 12,758.57 and 5,265.87 is: 7,267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.38 : 12,758.57 = 5,265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.38/12,758.57 = 5,265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.38x = 12,758.57 × 5,265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.38x = 67,184,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,184,916.58/9,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.65

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