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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.44, 12,763.31 and 5,270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.44, 12,763.31 and 5,270.31 is: 7,272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.44 : 12,763.31 = 5,270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.44/12,763.31 = 5,270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.44x = 12,763.31 × 5,270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.44x = 67,266,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,266,573.97/9,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.51

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