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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.92, 12,767.61 and 5,273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.92, 12,767.61 and 5,273.05 is: 7,276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.92 : 12,767.61 = 5,273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.92/12,767.61 = 5,273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.92x = 12,767.61 × 5,273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.92x = 67,324,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,324,245.91/9,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.79

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