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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.40, 12,765.62 and 5,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.40, 12,765.62 and 5,217.28 is: 7,199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.40 : 12,765.62 = 5,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.40/12,765.62 = 5,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.40x = 12,765.62 × 5,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.40x = 66,601,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,601,813.91/9,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.88

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