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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.05, 12,767.90 and 5,475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.05, 12,767.90 and 5,475.42 is: 7,556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.05 : 12,767.90 = 5,475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.05/12,767.90 = 5,475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.05x = 12,767.90 × 5,475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.05x = 69,909,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,909,587.64/9,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.12

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