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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.76, 12,771.04 and 5,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.76, 12,771.04 and 5,276.16 is: 7,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.76 : 12,771.04 = 5,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.76/12,771.04 = 5,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.76x = 12,771.04 × 5,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.76x = 67,382,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,382,050.41/9,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.59

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