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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.25, 12,775.24 and 5,278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.25, 12,775.24 and 5,278.91 is: 7,283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.25 : 12,775.24 = 5,278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.25/12,775.24 = 5,278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.25x = 12,775.24 × 5,278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.25x = 67,439,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,439,360.93/9,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.46

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