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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.20, 12,773.90 and 5,277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.20, 12,773.90 and 5,277.27 is: 7,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.20 : 12,773.90 = 5,277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.20/12,773.90 = 5,277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.20x = 12,773.90 × 5,277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.20x = 67,411,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,411,292.87/9,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.83

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