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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.67, 12,768.65 and 5,273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.67, 12,768.65 and 5,273.17 is: 7,277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.67 : 12,768.65 = 5,273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.67/12,768.65 = 5,273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.67x = 12,768.65 × 5,273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.67x = 67,331,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,331,262.12/9,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.74

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