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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.52, 12,766.56 and 5,272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.52, 12,766.56 and 5,272.62 is: 7,275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.52 : 12,766.56 = 5,272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.52/12,766.56 = 5,272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.52x = 12,766.56 × 5,272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.52x = 67,313,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,313,219.59/9,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.91

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