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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.96, 12,756.57 and 5,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.96, 12,756.57 and 5,266.15 is: 7,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.96 : 12,756.57 = 5,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.96/12,756.57 = 5,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.96x = 12,756.57 × 5,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.96x = 67,178,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,178,011.11/9,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.45

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