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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.64, 12,753.36 and 5,467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.64, 12,753.36 and 5,467.24 is: 7,543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.64 : 12,753.36 = 5,467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.64/12,753.36 = 5,467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.64x = 12,753.36 × 5,467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.64x = 69,725,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,725,679.93/9,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.10

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