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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.29, 12,767.63 and 5,273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.29, 12,767.63 and 5,273.37 is: 7,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.29 : 12,767.63 = 5,273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.29/12,767.63 = 5,273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.29x = 12,767.63 × 5,273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.29x = 67,328,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,328,410.65/9,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.94

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