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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.06, 12,762.42 and 5,269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.06, 12,762.42 and 5,269.16 is: 7,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.06 : 12,762.42 = 5,269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.06/12,762.42 = 5,269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.06x = 12,762.42 × 5,269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.06x = 67,247,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,247,232.97/9,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.50

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