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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.85, 12,767.78 and 5,273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.85, 12,767.78 and 5,273.34 is: 7,277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.85 : 12,767.78 = 5,273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.85/12,767.78 = 5,273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.85x = 12,767.78 × 5,273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.85x = 67,328,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,328,780.63/9,251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.33

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