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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.60, 12,758.26 and 5,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.60, 12,758.26 and 5,265.88 is: 7,267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.60 : 12,758.26 = 5,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.60/12,758.26 = 5,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.60x = 12,758.26 × 5,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.60x = 67,183,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,183,466.17/9,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.32

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