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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.32, 12,774.51 and 5,276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.32, 12,774.51 and 5,276.34 is: 7,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.32 : 12,774.51 = 5,276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.32/12,774.51 = 5,276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.32x = 12,774.51 × 5,276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.32x = 67,402,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,402,658.09/9,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.80

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