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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.48, 12,759.60 and 5,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.48, 12,759.60 and 5,267.04 is: 7,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.48 : 12,759.60 = 5,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.48/12,759.60 = 5,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.48x = 12,759.60 × 5,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.48x = 67,205,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,205,323.58/9,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.21

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