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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.62, 12,758.73 and 5,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.62, 12,758.73 and 5,268.02 is: 7,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.62 : 12,758.73 = 5,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.62/12,758.73 = 5,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.62x = 12,758.73 × 5,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.62x = 67,213,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,213,244.81/9,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.74

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