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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.15, 12,759.12 and 5,267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.15, 12,759.12 and 5,267.43 is: 7,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.15 : 12,759.12 = 5,267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.15/12,759.12 = 5,267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.15x = 12,759.12 × 5,267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.15x = 67,207,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,207,771.46/9,246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.73

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