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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.84, 12,765.72 and 7,243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.84, 12,765.72 and 7,243.50 is: 9,993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.84 : 12,765.72 = 7,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.84/12,765.72 = 7,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.84x = 12,765.72 × 7,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.84x = 92,468,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,468,492.82/9,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.53

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