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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.49, 12,758.22 and 5,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.49, 12,758.22 and 5,267.04 is: 7,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.49 : 12,758.22 = 5,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.49/12,758.22 = 5,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.49x = 12,758.22 × 5,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.49x = 67,198,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,198,055.07/9,245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.20

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