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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.54, 12,764.35 and 5,270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.54, 12,764.35 and 5,270.65 is: 7,273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.54 : 12,764.35 = 5,270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.54/12,764.35 = 5,270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.54x = 12,764.35 × 5,270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.54x = 67,276,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,276,421.33/9,249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.49

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