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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.24, 12,761.01 and 5,268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.24, 12,761.01 and 5,268.78 is: 7,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.24 : 12,761.01 = 5,268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.24/12,761.01 = 5,268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.24x = 12,761.01 × 5,268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.24x = 67,234,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,234,954.27/9,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.60

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