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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.89, 12,760.81 and 5,268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.89, 12,760.81 and 5,268.23 is: 7,269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.89 : 12,760.81 = 5,268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.89/12,760.81 = 5,268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.89x = 12,760.81 × 5,268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.89x = 67,226,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,226,920.55/9,247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.44

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