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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.93, 12,774.15 and 5,277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.93, 12,774.15 and 5,277.17 is: 7,280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.93 : 12,774.15 = 5,277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.93/12,774.15 = 5,277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.93x = 12,774.15 × 5,277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.93x = 67,411,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,411,297.28/9,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.68

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