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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.73, 12,760.98 and 5,268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.73, 12,760.98 and 5,268.74 is: 7,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.73 : 12,760.98 = 5,268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.73/12,760.98 = 5,268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.73x = 12,760.98 × 5,268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.73x = 67,234,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,234,221.96/9,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.35

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