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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.60, 12,776.32 and 5,278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.60, 12,776.32 and 5,278.72 is: 7,285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.60 : 12,776.32 = 5,278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.60/12,776.32 = 5,278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.60x = 12,776.32 × 5,278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.60x = 67,442,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,442,615.91/9,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.11

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