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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.20, 12,764.52 and 5,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.20, 12,764.52 and 5,270.40 is: 7,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.20 : 12,764.52 = 5,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.20/12,764.52 = 5,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.20x = 12,764.52 × 5,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.20x = 67,274,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,274,126.21/9,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.72

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