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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.17, 12,769.03 and 5,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.17, 12,769.03 and 5,273.48 is: 7,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.17 : 12,769.03 = 5,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.17/12,769.03 = 5,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.17x = 12,769.03 × 5,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.17x = 67,337,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,337,262.84/9,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.64

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