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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.99, 12,766.89 and 5,273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.99, 12,766.89 and 5,273.41 is: 7,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.99 : 12,766.89 = 5,273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.99/12,766.89 = 5,273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.99x = 12,766.89 × 5,273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.99x = 67,325,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,325,045.39/9,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.60

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