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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.02, 12,778.04 and 5,226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.02, 12,778.04 and 5,226.62 is: 7,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.02 : 12,778.04 = 5,226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.02/12,778.04 = 5,226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.02x = 12,778.04 × 5,226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.02x = 66,785,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,785,959.42/9,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.29

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