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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.22, 12,760.98 and 5,268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.22, 12,760.98 and 5,268.23 is: 7,270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.22 : 12,760.98 = 5,268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.22/12,760.98 = 5,268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.22x = 12,760.98 × 5,268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.22x = 67,227,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,227,777.67/9,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.05

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