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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.56, 12,760.98 and 5,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.56, 12,760.98 and 5,267.84 is: 7,270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.56 : 12,760.98 = 5,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.56/12,760.98 = 5,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.56x = 12,760.98 × 5,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.56x = 67,222,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,222,800.88/9,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.03

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