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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.28, 12,785.26 and 5,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.28, 12,785.26 and 5,231.88 is: 7,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.28 : 12,785.26 = 5,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.28/12,785.26 = 5,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.28x = 12,785.26 × 5,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.28x = 66,890,946.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,890,946.09/9,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.53

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