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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.72, 12,759.82 and 5,267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.72, 12,759.82 and 5,267.10 is: 7,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.72 : 12,759.82 = 5,267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.72/12,759.82 = 5,267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.72x = 12,759.82 × 5,267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.72x = 67,207,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,207,234.75/9,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.22

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