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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.92, 12,757.38 and 5,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.92, 12,757.38 and 5,266.44 is: 7,267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.92 : 12,757.38 = 5,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.92/12,757.38 = 5,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.92x = 12,757.38 × 5,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.92x = 67,185,976.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,185,976.33/9,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.34

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