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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.17, 12,493.44 and 5,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.17, 12,493.44 and 5,277.54 is: 7,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.17 : 12,493.44 = 5,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.17/12,493.44 = 5,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.17x = 12,493.44 × 5,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.17x = 65,934,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,934,629.34/9,052.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.85

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