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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.17, 12,765.20 and 5,270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.17, 12,765.20 and 5,270.67 is: 7,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.17 : 12,765.20 = 5,270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.17/12,765.20 = 5,270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.17x = 12,765.20 × 5,270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.17x = 67,281,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,281,130.33/9,249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.29

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