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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.84, 12,759.27 and 5,267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.84, 12,759.27 and 5,267.12 is: 7,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.84 : 12,759.27 = 5,267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.84/12,759.27 = 5,267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.84x = 12,759.27 × 5,267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.84x = 67,204,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,204,542.41/9,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.63

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