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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.43, 12,756.95 and 5,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.43, 12,756.95 and 5,264.72 is: 7,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.43 : 12,756.95 = 5,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.43/12,756.95 = 5,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.43x = 12,756.95 × 5,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.43x = 67,161,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,161,769.80/9,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.54

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