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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.35, 12,759.27 and 5,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.35, 12,759.27 and 5,266.68 is: 7,267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.35 : 12,759.27 = 5,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.35/12,759.27 = 5,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.35x = 12,759.27 × 5,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.35x = 67,198,972.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,198,972.37/9,246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.63

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