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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.48, 12,765.43 and 5,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.48, 12,765.43 and 5,272.84 is: 7,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.48 : 12,765.43 = 5,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.48/12,765.43 = 5,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.48x = 12,765.43 × 5,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.48x = 67,310,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310,069.92/9,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.81

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