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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.52, 12,771.76 and 5,477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.52, 12,771.76 and 5,477.02 is: 7,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.52 : 12,771.76 = 5,477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.52/12,771.76 = 5,477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.52x = 12,771.76 × 5,477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.52x = 69,951,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,951,184.96/9,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.23

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