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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.72, 12,761.20 and 5,268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.72, 12,761.20 and 5,268.10 is: 7,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.72 : 12,761.20 = 5,268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.72/12,761.20 = 5,268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.72x = 12,761.20 × 5,268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.72x = 67,227,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,227,277.72/9,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.61

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