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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.28, 12,816.95 and 5,256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.28, 12,816.95 and 5,256.18 is: 7,252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.28 : 12,816.95 = 5,256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.28/12,816.95 = 5,256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.28x = 12,816.95 × 5,256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.28x = 67,368,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,368,196.25/9,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.25

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