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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.72, 12,767.24 and 5,273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.72, 12,767.24 and 5,273.90 is: 7,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.72 : 12,767.24 = 5,273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.72/12,767.24 = 5,273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.72x = 12,767.24 × 5,273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.72x = 67,333,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,333,147.04/9,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.12

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