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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.60, 12,772.98 and 5,276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.60, 12,772.98 and 5,276.88 is: 7,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.60 : 12,772.98 = 5,276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.60/12,772.98 = 5,276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.60x = 12,772.98 × 5,276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.60x = 67,401,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,401,482.70/9,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.24

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