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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.55, 12,759.84 and 5,472.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.55, 12,759.84 and 5,472.87 is: 7,550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.55 : 12,759.84 = 5,472.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.55/12,759.84 = 5,472.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.55x = 12,759.84 × 5,472.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.55x = 69,832,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,832,945.54/9,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.69

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