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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.62, 12,760.28 and 5,267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.62, 12,760.28 and 5,267.65 is: 7,269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.62 : 12,760.28 = 5,267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.62/12,760.28 = 5,267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.62x = 12,760.28 × 5,267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.62x = 67,216,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,216,704.01/9,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.32

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