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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.46, 12,763.40 and 5,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.46, 12,763.40 and 5,270.82 is: 7,274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.46 : 12,763.40 = 5,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.46/12,763.40 = 5,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.46x = 12,763.40 × 5,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.46x = 67,273,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,273,583.99/9,248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.03

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