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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.37, 12,763.94 and 5,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.37, 12,763.94 and 5,270.91 is: 7,274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.37 : 12,763.94 = 5,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.37/12,763.94 = 5,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.37x = 12,763.94 × 5,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.37x = 67,277,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,277,552.63/9,248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.53

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