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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.52, 12,757.33 and 5,265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.52, 12,757.33 and 5,265.87 is: 7,266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.52 : 12,757.33 = 5,265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.52/12,757.33 = 5,265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.52x = 12,757.33 × 5,265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.52x = 67,178,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,178,441.33/9,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.84

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