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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.73, 12,767.85 and 5,273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.73, 12,767.85 and 5,273.19 is: 7,277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.73 : 12,767.85 = 5,273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.73/12,767.85 = 5,273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.73x = 12,767.85 × 5,273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.73x = 67,327,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,327,298.94/9,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.27

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