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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.71, 12,761.73 and 5,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.71, 12,761.73 and 5,269.90 is: 7,271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.71 : 12,761.73 = 5,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.71/12,761.73 = 5,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.71x = 12,761.73 × 5,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.71x = 67,253,040.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,253,040.93/9,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.61

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