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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.16, 12,774.22 and 5,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.16, 12,774.22 and 5,278.08 is: 7,283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.16 : 12,774.22 = 5,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.16/12,774.22 = 5,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.16x = 12,774.22 × 5,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.16x = 67,423,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,423,355.10/9,257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.37

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