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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.26, 12,779.16 and 5,281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.26, 12,779.16 and 5,281.27 is: 7,288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.26 : 12,779.16 = 5,281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.26/12,779.16 = 5,281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.26x = 12,779.16 × 5,281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.26x = 67,490,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,490,194.33/9,260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,288.15

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