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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.64, 12,754.49 and 5,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.64, 12,754.49 and 5,262.93 is: 7,261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.64 : 12,754.49 = 5,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.64/12,754.49 = 5,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.64x = 12,754.49 × 5,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.64x = 67,125,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,125,961.74/9,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.07

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