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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.58, 12,774.26 and 7,281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.58, 12,774.26 and 7,281.21 is: 10,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.58 : 12,774.26 = 7,281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.58/12,774.26 = 7,281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.58x = 12,774.26 × 7,281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.58x = 93,012,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,012,022.95/9,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.29

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