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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.73, 12,771.41 and 5,275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.73, 12,771.41 and 5,275.91 is: 7,280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.73 : 12,771.41 = 5,275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.73/12,771.41 = 5,275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.73x = 12,771.41 × 5,275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.73x = 67,380,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,380,815.28/9,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.69

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