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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.11, 12,779.06 and 5,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.11, 12,779.06 and 5,281.52 is: 7,289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.11 : 12,779.06 = 5,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.11/12,779.06 = 5,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.11x = 12,779.06 × 5,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.11x = 67,492,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,492,770.67/9,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.34

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