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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.02, 12,759.02 and 5,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.02, 12,759.02 and 5,469.40 is: 7,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.02 : 12,759.02 = 5,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.02/12,759.02 = 5,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.02x = 12,759.02 × 5,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.02x = 69,784,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,784,172.60/9,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.30

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