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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.62, 12,759.80 and 5,266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.62, 12,759.80 and 5,266.71 is: 7,269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.62 : 12,759.80 = 5,266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.62/12,759.80 = 5,266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.62x = 12,759.80 × 5,266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.62x = 67,202,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,202,139.92/9,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.32

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