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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.92, 12,765.25 and 5,271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.92, 12,765.25 and 5,271.58 is: 7,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.92 : 12,765.25 = 5,271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.92/12,765.25 = 5,271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.92x = 12,765.25 × 5,271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.92x = 67,293,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,293,029.49/9,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.41

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