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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.40, 12,768.32 and 5,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.40, 12,768.32 and 5,273.68 is: 7,277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.40 : 12,768.32 = 5,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.40/12,768.32 = 5,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.40x = 12,768.32 × 5,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.40x = 67,336,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,336,033.82/9,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.68

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