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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.99, 12,765.51 and 5,272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.99, 12,765.51 and 5,272.41 is: 7,276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.99 : 12,765.51 = 5,272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.99/12,765.51 = 5,272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.99x = 12,765.51 × 5,272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.99x = 67,305,002.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,305,002.58/9,249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.22

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