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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.97, 12,762.92 and 5,269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.97, 12,762.92 and 5,269.35 is: 7,271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.97 : 12,762.92 = 5,269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.97/12,762.92 = 5,269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.97x = 12,762.92 × 5,269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.97x = 67,252,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,252,292.50/9,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.33

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