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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.89, 12,767.63 and 5,273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.89, 12,767.63 and 5,273.17 is: 7,276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.89 : 12,767.63 = 5,273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.89/12,767.63 = 5,273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.89x = 12,767.63 × 5,273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.89x = 67,325,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,325,883.49/9,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.99

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