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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.44, 12,771.36 and 5,276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.44, 12,771.36 and 5,276.10 is: 7,279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.44 : 12,771.36 = 5,276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.44/12,771.36 = 5,276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.44x = 12,771.36 × 5,276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.44x = 67,382,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,382,972.50/9,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.58

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