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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.93, 12,759.48 and 5,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.93, 12,759.48 and 5,267.08 is: 7,268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.93 : 12,759.48 = 5,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.93/12,759.48 = 5,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.93x = 12,759.48 × 5,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.93x = 67,205,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,205,111.79/9,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.62

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