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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.38, 12,772.47 and 7,279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.38, 12,772.47 and 7,279.90 is: 10,047.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.38 : 12,772.47 = 7,279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.38/12,772.47 = 7,279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.38x = 12,772.47 × 7,279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.38x = 92,982,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,982,304.35/9,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.38

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