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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.01, 12,767.30 and 5,475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.01, 12,767.30 and 5,475.36 is: 7,556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.01 : 12,767.30 = 5,475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.01/12,767.30 = 5,475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.01x = 12,767.30 × 5,475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.01x = 69,905,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,905,535.50/9,251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.53

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