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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.64, 12,757.34 and 5,267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.64, 12,757.34 and 5,267.03 is: 7,268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.64 : 12,757.34 = 5,267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.64/12,757.34 = 5,267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.64x = 12,757.34 × 5,267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.64x = 67,193,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193,289.72/9,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.36

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