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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.44, 12,762.60 and 5,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.44, 12,762.60 and 5,270.16 is: 7,272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.44 : 12,762.60 = 5,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.44/12,762.60 = 5,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.44x = 12,762.60 × 5,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.44x = 67,260,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,260,944.02/9,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.68

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