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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.01, 12,765.35 and 5,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.01, 12,765.35 and 5,271.02 is: 7,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.01 : 12,765.35 = 5,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.01/12,765.35 = 5,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.01x = 12,765.35 × 5,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.01x = 67,286,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,286,364.51/9,250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.20

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