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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.82, 12,773.26 and 5,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.82, 12,773.26 and 5,277.48 is: 7,281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.82 : 12,773.26 = 5,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.82/12,773.26 = 5,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.82x = 12,773.26 × 5,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.82x = 67,410,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,410,624.18/9,257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.48

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