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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.60, 12,779.08 and 5,280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.60, 12,779.08 and 5,280.72 is: 7,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.60 : 12,779.08 = 5,280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.60/12,779.08 = 5,280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.60x = 12,779.08 × 5,280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.60x = 67,482,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,482,743.34/9,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.87

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