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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.36, 12,759.93 and 5,266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.36, 12,759.93 and 5,266.85 is: 7,269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.36 : 12,759.93 = 5,266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.36/12,759.93 = 5,266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.36x = 12,759.93 × 5,266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.36x = 67,204,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,204,573.52/9,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.00

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