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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.26, 12,777.78 and 5,280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.26, 12,777.78 and 5,280.27 is: 7,286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.26 : 12,777.78 = 5,280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.26/12,777.78 = 5,280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.26x = 12,777.78 × 5,280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.26x = 67,470,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,470,128.40/9,259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.77

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