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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.60, 12,762.41 and 5,268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.60, 12,762.41 and 5,268.98 is: 7,270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.60 : 12,762.41 = 5,268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.60/12,762.41 = 5,268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.60x = 12,762.41 × 5,268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.60x = 67,244,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,244,792.88/9,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.81

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