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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.13, 12,775.19 and 5,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.13, 12,775.19 and 5,278.14 is: 7,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.13 : 12,775.19 = 5,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.13/12,775.19 = 5,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.13x = 12,775.19 × 5,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.13x = 67,429,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,429,214.96/9,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.03

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