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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.03, 12,760.45 and 5,268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.03, 12,760.45 and 5,268.31 is: 7,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.03 : 12,760.45 = 5,268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.03/12,760.45 = 5,268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.03x = 12,760.45 × 5,268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.03x = 67,226,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,226,006.34/9,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.01

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