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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.03, 12,761.83 and 5,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.03, 12,761.83 and 5,269.31 is: 7,271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.03 : 12,761.83 = 5,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.03/12,761.83 = 5,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.03x = 12,761.83 × 5,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.03x = 67,246,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,246,038.44/9,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.39

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