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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.72, 12,762.43 and 5,420.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.72, 12,762.43 and 5,420.87 is: 7,481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.72 : 12,762.43 = 5,420.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.72/12,762.43 = 5,420.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.72x = 12,762.43 × 5,420.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.72x = 69,183,396.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,183,396.55/9,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.94

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