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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.19, 12,777.62 and 5,280.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.19, 12,777.62 and 5,280.21 is: 7,286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.19 : 12,777.62 = 5,280.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.19/12,777.62 = 5,280.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.19x = 12,777.62 × 5,280.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.19x = 67,468,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,468,530.10/9,259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.66

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