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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.53, 12,768.74 and 5,273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.53, 12,768.74 and 5,273.56 is: 7,277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.53 : 12,768.74 = 5,273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.53/12,768.74 = 5,273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.53x = 12,768.74 × 5,273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.53x = 67,336,654.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,336,654.06/9,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.65

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