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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.18, 12,762.11 and 5,268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.18, 12,762.11 and 5,268.95 is: 7,270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.18 : 12,762.11 = 5,268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.18/12,762.11 = 5,268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.18x = 12,762.11 × 5,268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.18x = 67,242,887.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,242,887.07/9,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.94

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