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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.64, 12,761.85 and 5,268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.64, 12,761.85 and 5,268.98 is: 7,270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.64 : 12,761.85 = 5,268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.64/12,761.85 = 5,268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.64x = 12,761.85 × 5,268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.64x = 67,241,868.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,241,868.60/9,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.46

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