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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.74, 12,763.23 and 5,269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.74, 12,763.23 and 5,269.23 is: 7,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.74 : 12,763.23 = 5,269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.74/12,763.23 = 5,269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.74x = 12,763.23 × 5,269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.74x = 67,252,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,252,394.41/9,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.31

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