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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.74, 12,757.38 and 5,265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.74, 12,757.38 and 5,265.03 is: 7,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.74 : 12,757.38 = 5,265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.74/12,757.38 = 5,265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.74x = 12,757.38 × 5,265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.74x = 67,168,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,168,046.13/9,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.97

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