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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.06, 12,767.94 and 5,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.06, 12,767.94 and 5,273.16 is: 7,277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.06 : 12,767.94 = 5,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.06/12,767.94 = 5,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.06x = 12,767.94 × 5,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.06x = 67,327,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,327,390.49/9,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.02

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