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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.05, 12,774.08 and 5,479.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.05, 12,774.08 and 5,479.33 is: 7,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.05 : 12,774.08 = 5,479.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.05/12,774.08 = 5,479.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.05x = 12,774.08 × 5,479.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.05x = 69,993,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,993,372.37/9,258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.27

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