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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.06, 12,767.58 and 5,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.06, 12,767.58 and 5,273 is: 7,277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.06 : 12,767.58 = 5,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.06/12,767.58 = 5,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.06x = 12,767.58 × 5,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.06x = 67,323,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,323,449.34/9,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.38

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