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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.54, 12,761.55 and 5,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.54, 12,761.55 and 5,473.02 is: 7,553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.54 : 12,761.55 = 5,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.54/12,761.55 = 5,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.54x = 12,761.55 × 5,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.54x = 69,844,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,844,218.38/9,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.55

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