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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.97, 12,761.54 and 5,268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.97, 12,761.54 and 5,268.35 is: 7,269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.97 : 12,761.54 = 5,268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.97/12,761.54 = 5,268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.97x = 12,761.54 × 5,268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.97x = 67,232,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,232,259.26/9,247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.95

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