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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.46, 12,771.46 and 5,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.46, 12,771.46 and 5,275.50 is: 7,280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.46 : 12,771.46 = 5,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.46/12,771.46 = 5,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.46x = 12,771.46 × 5,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.46x = 67,375,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,375,837.23/9,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.36

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