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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.44, 12,767.04 and 5,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.44, 12,767.04 and 5,474.56 is: 7,554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.44 : 12,767.04 = 5,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.44/12,767.04 = 5,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.44x = 12,767.04 × 5,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.44x = 69,893,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,893,926.50/9,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.92

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