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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.92, 12,766.23 and 5,272.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.92, 12,766.23 and 5,272.05 is: 7,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.92 : 12,766.23 = 5,272.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.92/12,766.23 = 5,272.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.92x = 12,766.23 × 5,272.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.92x = 67,304,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,304,202.87/9,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.41

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