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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.40, 12,759.73 and 5,268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.40, 12,759.73 and 5,268.49 is: 7,270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.40 : 12,759.73 = 5,268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.40/12,759.73 = 5,268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.40x = 12,759.73 × 5,268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.40x = 67,224,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,224,509.91/9,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.34

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