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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.32, 12,759.96 and 5,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.32, 12,759.96 and 5,267.60 is: 7,269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.32 : 12,759.96 = 5,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.32/12,759.96 = 5,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.32x = 12,759.96 × 5,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.32x = 67,214,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,214,365.30/9,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.31

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