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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.91, 12,766.28 and 5,271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.91, 12,766.28 and 5,271.92 is: 7,275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.91 : 12,766.28 = 5,271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.91/12,766.28 = 5,271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.91x = 12,766.28 × 5,271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.91x = 67,302,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,302,764.54/9,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.26

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