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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.20, 12,761.94 and 5,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.20, 12,761.94 and 5,267.46 is: 7,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.20 : 12,761.94 = 5,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.20/12,761.94 = 5,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.20x = 12,761.94 × 5,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.20x = 67,223,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,223,008.47/9,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.55

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