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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.68, 12,763.35 and 7,273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.68, 12,763.35 and 7,273.26 is: 10,038.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.68 : 12,763.35 = 7,273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.68/12,763.35 = 7,273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.68x = 12,763.35 × 7,273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.68x = 92,831,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,831,163.02/9,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.32

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