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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.30, 12,767.27 and 5,476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.30, 12,767.27 and 5,476.64 is: 7,558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.30 : 12,767.27 = 5,476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.30/12,767.27 = 5,476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.30x = 12,767.27 × 5,476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.30x = 69,921,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,921,650.35/9,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.03

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