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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.56, 12,770.01 and 5,276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.56, 12,770.01 and 5,276.10 is: 7,281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.56 : 12,770.01 = 5,276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.56/12,770.01 = 5,276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.56x = 12,770.01 × 5,276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.56x = 67,375,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,375,849.76/9,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.07

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