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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.34, 12,767.20 and 5,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.34, 12,767.20 and 5,273.08 is: 7,277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.34 : 12,767.20 = 5,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.34/12,767.20 = 5,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.34x = 12,767.20 × 5,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.34x = 67,322,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,322,466.98/9,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.05

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