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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.93, 12,757.64 and 5,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.93, 12,757.64 and 5,265.22 is: 7,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.93 : 12,757.64 = 5,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.93/12,757.64 = 5,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.93x = 12,757.64 × 5,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.93x = 67,171,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,171,781.28/9,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.23

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