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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.88, 12,762.48 and 5,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.88, 12,762.48 and 5,269.68 is: 7,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.88 : 12,762.48 = 5,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.88/12,762.48 = 5,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.88x = 12,762.48 × 5,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.88x = 67,254,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,254,185.61/9,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.60

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