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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.92, 12,763.80 and 5,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.92, 12,763.80 and 5,270.84 is: 7,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.92 : 12,763.80 = 5,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.92/12,763.80 = 5,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.92x = 12,763.80 × 5,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.92x = 67,275,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,275,947.59/9,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.14

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