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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.67, 12,765.78 and 5,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.67, 12,765.78 and 5,217.32 is: 7,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.67 : 12,765.78 = 5,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.67/12,765.78 = 5,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.67x = 12,765.78 × 5,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.67x = 66,603,191.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,603,191.22/9,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.60

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