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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.04, 12,773.02 and 5,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.04, 12,773.02 and 5,278.43 is: 7,284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.04 : 12,773.02 = 5,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.04/12,773.02 = 5,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.04x = 12,773.02 × 5,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.04x = 67,421,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,421,510.70/9,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.06

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