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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.08, 12,776.22 and 5,280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.08, 12,776.22 and 5,280.36 is: 7,286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.08 : 12,776.22 = 5,280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.08/12,776.22 = 5,280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.08x = 12,776.22 × 5,280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.08x = 67,463,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,463,041.04/9,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.15

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