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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.98, 12,780.16 and 5,281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.98, 12,780.16 and 5,281.98 is: 7,289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.98 : 12,780.16 = 5,281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.98/12,780.16 = 5,281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.98x = 12,780.16 × 5,281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.98x = 67,504,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,504,549.52/9,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.14

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