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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.98, 12,764.43 and 5,270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.98, 12,764.43 and 5,270.54 is: 7,273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.98 : 12,764.43 = 5,270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.98/12,764.43 = 5,270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.98x = 12,764.43 × 5,270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.98x = 67,275,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,275,438.89/9,249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.04

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