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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.12, 12,777.84 and 5,280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.12, 12,777.84 and 5,280.88 is: 7,287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.12 : 12,777.84 = 5,280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.12/12,777.84 = 5,280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.12x = 12,777.84 × 5,280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.12x = 67,478,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,478,239.70/9,259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.76

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