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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.73, 12,757.88 and 5,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.73, 12,757.88 and 5,265.60 is: 7,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.73 : 12,757.88 = 5,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.73/12,757.88 = 5,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.73x = 12,757.88 × 5,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.73x = 67,177,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,177,906.09/9,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.62

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