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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.20, 12,770.24 and 5,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.20, 12,770.24 and 5,273.48 is: 7,277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.20 : 12,770.24 = 5,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.20/12,770.24 = 5,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.20x = 12,770.24 × 5,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.20x = 67,343,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,343,605.24/9,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.87

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