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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.52, 12,761.88 and 5,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.52, 12,761.88 and 5,268.80 is: 7,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.52 : 12,761.88 = 5,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.52/12,761.88 = 5,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.52x = 12,761.88 × 5,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.52x = 67,239,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,239,793.34/9,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.12

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