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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.42, 12,769.58 and 5,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.42, 12,769.58 and 5,220.08 is: 7,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.42 : 12,769.58 = 5,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.42/12,769.58 = 5,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.42x = 12,769.58 × 5,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.42x = 66,658,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,658,229.17/9,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.41

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