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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.64, 12,758.60 and 5,266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.64, 12,758.60 and 5,266.73 is: 7,267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.64 : 12,758.60 = 5,266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.64/12,758.60 = 5,266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.64x = 12,758.60 × 5,266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.64x = 67,196,011.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,196,011.25/9,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.86

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