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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.54, 12,767.49 and 5,475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.54, 12,767.49 and 5,475.83 is: 7,556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.54 : 12,767.49 = 5,475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.54/12,767.49 = 5,475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.54x = 12,767.49 × 5,475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.54x = 69,912,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,912,540.93/9,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.04

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