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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.58, 12,755.22 and 5,467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.58, 12,755.22 and 5,467.96 is: 7,546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.58 : 12,755.22 = 5,467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.58/12,755.22 = 5,467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.58x = 12,755.22 × 5,467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.58x = 69,744,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,744,987.20/9,242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.05

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