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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.85, 12,757.97 and 5,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.85, 12,757.97 and 5,265.90 is: 7,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.85 : 12,757.97 = 5,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.85/12,757.97 = 5,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.85x = 12,757.97 × 5,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.85x = 67,182,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182,207.39/9,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.99

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