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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.24, 12,907.67 and 5,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.24, 12,907.67 and 5,266.08 is: 7,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.24 : 12,907.67 = 5,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.24/12,907.67 = 5,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.24x = 12,907.67 × 5,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.24x = 67,972,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,972,796.50/9,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.52

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