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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.04, 12,759.06 and 5,267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.04, 12,759.06 and 5,267.51 is: 7,270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.04 : 12,759.06 = 5,267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.04/12,759.06 = 5,267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.04x = 12,759.06 × 5,267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.04x = 67,208,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,208,412.35/9,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.46

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