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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.16, 12,759.20 and 5,267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.16, 12,759.20 and 5,267.61 is: 7,270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.16 : 12,759.20 = 5,267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.16/12,759.20 = 5,267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.16x = 12,759.20 × 5,267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.16x = 67,210,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,210,463.17/9,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.59

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