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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.45, 12,775.62 and 5,278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.45, 12,775.62 and 5,278.52 is: 7,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.45 : 12,775.62 = 5,278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.45/12,775.62 = 5,278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.45x = 12,775.62 × 5,278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.45x = 67,436,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,436,365.68/9,257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.55

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