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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.03, 13,126.37 and 5,262.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.03, 13,126.37 and 5,262.99 is: 7,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.03 : 13,126.37 = 5,262.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.03/13,126.37 = 5,262.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.03x = 13,126.37 × 5,262.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.03x = 69,083,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,083,927.73/9,512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.80

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