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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.53, 12,760.32 and 5,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.53, 12,760.32 and 5,267.66 is: 7,269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.53 : 12,760.32 = 5,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.53/12,760.32 = 5,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.53x = 12,760.32 × 5,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.53x = 67,217,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,217,027.25/9,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.43

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