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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.28, 12,756.11 and 5,467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.28, 12,756.11 and 5,467.58 is: 7,544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.28 : 12,756.11 = 5,467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.28/12,756.11 = 5,467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.28x = 12,756.11 × 5,467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.28x = 69,744,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,744,960.80/9,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.67

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