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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.96, 12,759.33 and 5,268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.96, 12,759.33 and 5,268.15 is: 7,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.96 : 12,759.33 = 5,268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.96/12,759.33 = 5,268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.96x = 12,759.33 × 5,268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.96x = 67,218,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,218,064.34/9,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.21

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