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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.01, 12,767.99 and 5,273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.01, 12,767.99 and 5,273.49 is: 7,277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.01 : 12,767.99 = 5,273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.01/12,767.99 = 5,273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.01x = 12,767.99 × 5,273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.01x = 67,331,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,331,867.59/9,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.54

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