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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.34, 12,761.66 and 5,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.34, 12,761.66 and 5,269.08 is: 7,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.34 : 12,761.66 = 5,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.34/12,761.66 = 5,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.34x = 12,761.66 × 5,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.34x = 67,242,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,242,207.47/9,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.52

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