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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.46, 12,788.28 and 5,234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.46, 12,788.28 and 5,234.08 is: 7,222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.46 : 12,788.28 = 5,234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.46/12,788.28 = 5,234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.46x = 12,788.28 × 5,234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.46x = 66,934,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,934,880.58/9,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.57

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