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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.92, 12,759.02 and 5,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.92, 12,759.02 and 5,265.40 is: 7,266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.92 : 12,759.02 = 5,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.92/12,759.02 = 5,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.92x = 12,759.02 × 5,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.92x = 67,181,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,181,343.91/9,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.84

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