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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.20, 12,764.52 and 5,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.20, 12,764.52 and 5,720.40 is: 7,886.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.20 : 12,764.52 = 5,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.20/12,764.52 = 5,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.20x = 12,764.52 × 5,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.20x = 73,018,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,018,160.21/9,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.01

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