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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.01, 12,769.49 and 5,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.01, 12,769.49 and 5,274.02 is: 7,278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.01 : 12,769.49 = 5,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.01/12,769.49 = 5,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.01x = 12,769.49 × 5,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.01x = 67,346,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,346,545.65/9,253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.34

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