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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.84, 12,492.88 and 5,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.84, 12,492.88 and 5,277.24 is: 7,283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.84 : 12,492.88 = 5,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.84/12,492.88 = 5,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.84x = 12,492.88 × 5,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.84x = 65,927,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,927,926.05/9,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.37

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