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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.12, 12,762.34 and 5,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.12, 12,762.34 and 5,268.60 is: 7,271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.12 : 12,762.34 = 5,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.12/12,762.34 = 5,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.12x = 12,762.34 × 5,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.12x = 67,239,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,239,664.52/9,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.42

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