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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.63, 12,767.70 and 5,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.63, 12,767.70 and 5,273.52 is: 7,276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.63 : 12,767.70 = 5,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.63/12,767.70 = 5,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.63x = 12,767.70 × 5,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.63x = 67,330,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,330,721.30/9,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.93

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