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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.26, 12,826.56 and 5,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.26, 12,826.56 and 5,263.18 is: 7,261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.26 : 12,826.56 = 5,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.26/12,826.56 = 5,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.26x = 12,826.56 × 5,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.26x = 67,508,429.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,508,429.93/9,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.90

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