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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.46, 12,778.71 and 5,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.46, 12,778.71 and 5,281.32 is: 7,287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.46 : 12,778.71 = 5,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.46/12,778.71 = 5,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.46x = 12,778.71 × 5,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.46x = 67,488,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,488,456.70/9,260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.81

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