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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.37, 12,765.46 and 5,217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.37, 12,765.46 and 5,217.63 is: 7,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.37 : 12,765.46 = 5,217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.37/12,765.46 = 5,217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.37x = 12,765.46 × 5,217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.37x = 66,605,447.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,605,447.06/9,250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.30

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