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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.43, 12,769.75 and 5,274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.43, 12,769.75 and 5,274.57 is: 7,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.43 : 12,769.75 = 5,274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.43/12,769.75 = 5,274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.43x = 12,769.75 × 5,274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.43x = 67,354,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,354,940.26/9,253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.92

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