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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.09, 12,759.93 and 5,267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.09, 12,759.93 and 5,267.82 is: 7,269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.09 : 12,759.93 = 5,267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.09/12,759.93 = 5,267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.09x = 12,759.93 × 5,267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.09x = 67,217,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,217,014.45/9,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.78

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