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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.43, 12,758.33 and 5,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.43, 12,758.33 and 5,265.72 is: 7,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.43 : 12,758.33 = 5,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.43/12,758.33 = 5,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.43x = 12,758.33 × 5,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.43x = 67,181,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,181,793.45/9,247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.92

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