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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.23, 12,766.45 and 5,273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.23, 12,766.45 and 5,273.59 is: 7,275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.23 : 12,766.45 = 5,273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.23/12,766.45 = 5,273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.23x = 12,766.45 × 5,273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.23x = 67,325,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,325,023.06/9,253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.84

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