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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.52, 12,762.60 and 5,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.52, 12,762.60 and 5,268.82 is: 7,269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.52 : 12,762.60 = 5,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.52/12,762.60 = 5,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.52x = 12,762.60 × 5,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.52x = 67,243,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,243,778.32/9,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.19

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