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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.10, 12,774.39 and 5,277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.10, 12,774.39 and 5,277.41 is: 7,281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.10 : 12,774.39 = 5,277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.10/12,774.39 = 5,277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.10x = 12,774.39 × 5,277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.10x = 67,415,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,415,629.66/9,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.02

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