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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.01, 12,762.27 and 5,269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.01, 12,762.27 and 5,269.11 is: 7,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.01 : 12,762.27 = 5,269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.01/12,762.27 = 5,269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.01x = 12,762.27 × 5,269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.01x = 67,245,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,245,778.13/9,248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.38

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