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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.87, 12,769.94 and 5,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.87, 12,769.94 and 5,274.14 is: 7,276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.87 : 12,769.94 = 5,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.87/12,769.94 = 5,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.87x = 12,769.94 × 5,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.87x = 67,350,400.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350,400.69/9,255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.51

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