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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.46, 12,757.87 and 5,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.46, 12,757.87 and 5,266.82 is: 7,268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.46 : 12,757.87 = 5,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.46/12,757.87 = 5,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.46x = 12,757.87 × 5,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.46x = 67,193,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193,443.35/9,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.51

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