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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.48, 12,760.98 and 5,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.48, 12,760.98 and 5,268.04 is: 7,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.48 : 12,760.98 = 5,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.48/12,760.98 = 5,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.48x = 12,760.98 × 5,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.48x = 67,225,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,225,353.08/9,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.59

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