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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.59, 12,760.46 and 5,214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.59, 12,760.46 and 5,214.63 is: 7,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.59 : 12,760.46 = 5,214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.59/12,760.46 = 5,214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.59x = 12,760.46 × 5,214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.59x = 66,541,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,541,061.75/9,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.50

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