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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.68, 12,773.48 and 5,277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.68, 12,773.48 and 5,277.02 is: 7,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.68 : 12,773.48 = 5,277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.68/12,773.48 = 5,277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.68x = 12,773.48 × 5,277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.68x = 67,405,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,405,819.18/9,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.86

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