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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.66, 12,771.17 and 5,275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.66, 12,771.17 and 5,275.53 is: 7,280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.66 : 12,771.17 = 5,275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.66/12,771.17 = 5,275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.66x = 12,771.17 × 5,275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.66x = 67,374,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,374,683.88/9,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.09

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