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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.01, 12,763.65 and 5,270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.01, 12,763.65 and 5,270.11 is: 7,272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.01 : 12,763.65 = 5,270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.01/12,763.65 = 5,270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.01x = 12,763.65 × 5,270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.01x = 67,265,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,265,813.15/9,249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.76

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