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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.84, 12,757.44 and 5,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.84, 12,757.44 and 5,266.32 is: 7,267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.84 : 12,757.44 = 5,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.84/12,757.44 = 5,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.84x = 12,757.44 × 5,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.84x = 67,184,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,184,761.42/9,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.27

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