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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.13, 12,773.60 and 5,479.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.13, 12,773.60 and 5,479.19 is: 7,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.13 : 12,773.60 = 5,479.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.13/12,773.60 = 5,479.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.13x = 12,773.60 × 5,479.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.13x = 69,988,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,988,981.38/9,256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.37

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