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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.79, 12,759.18 and 5,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.79, 12,759.18 and 5,266.90 is: 7,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.79 : 12,759.18 = 5,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.79/12,759.18 = 5,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.79x = 12,759.18 × 5,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.79x = 67,201,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,201,298.81/9,245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.31

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