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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.95, 12,766.18 and 5,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.95, 12,766.18 and 5,217.60 is: 7,200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.95 : 12,766.18 = 5,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.95/12,766.18 = 5,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.95x = 12,766.18 × 5,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.95x = 66,608,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,608,807.46/9,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.99

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