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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.54, 12,758.31 and 5,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.54, 12,758.31 and 5,266.62 is: 7,267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.54 : 12,758.31 = 5,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.54/12,758.31 = 5,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.54x = 12,758.31 × 5,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.54x = 67,193,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193,170.61/9,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.63

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