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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.46, 12,757.07 and 5,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.46, 12,757.07 and 5,266.14 is: 7,267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.46 : 12,757.07 = 5,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.46/12,757.07 = 5,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.46x = 12,757.07 × 5,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.46x = 67,180,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,180,516.61/9,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.11

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