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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.74, 12,761.33 and 5,269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.74, 12,761.33 and 5,269.29 is: 7,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.74 : 12,761.33 = 5,269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.74/12,761.33 = 5,269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.74x = 12,761.33 × 5,269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.74x = 67,243,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,243,122.21/9,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.30

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