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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.56, 12,762.36 and 5,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.56, 12,762.36 and 5,268.84 is: 7,271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.56 : 12,762.36 = 5,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.56/12,762.36 = 5,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.56x = 12,762.36 × 5,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.56x = 67,242,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,242,832.86/9,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.41

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