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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.03, 12,763.21 and 5,270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.03, 12,763.21 and 5,270.31 is: 7,272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.03 : 12,763.21 = 5,270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.03/12,763.21 = 5,270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.03x = 12,763.21 × 5,270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.03x = 67,266,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,266,073.30/9,249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.77

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