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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.03, 12,759.08 and 5,267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.03, 12,759.08 and 5,267.31 is: 7,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.03 : 12,759.08 = 5,267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.03/12,759.08 = 5,267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.03x = 12,759.08 × 5,267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.03x = 67,206,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,206,003.34/9,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.63

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