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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.99, 12,761.37 and 5,269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.99, 12,761.37 and 5,269.41 is: 7,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.99 : 12,761.37 = 5,269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.99/12,761.37 = 5,269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.99x = 12,761.37 × 5,269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.99x = 67,244,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,244,890.69/9,246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.08

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