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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.99, 12,762.75 and 5,270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.99, 12,762.75 and 5,270.41 is: 7,273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.99 : 12,762.75 = 5,270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.99/12,762.75 = 5,270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.99x = 12,762.75 × 5,270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.99x = 67,264,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,264,925.23/9,247.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.46

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