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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.24, 12,765.30 and 5,270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.24, 12,765.30 and 5,270.74 is: 7,274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.24 : 12,765.30 = 5,270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.24/12,765.30 = 5,270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.24x = 12,765.30 × 5,270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.24x = 67,282,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,282,577.32/9,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.39

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