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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.27, 12,780.31 and 5,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.27, 12,780.31 and 5,282.30 is: 7,289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.27 : 12,780.31 = 5,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.27/12,780.31 = 5,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.27x = 12,780.31 × 5,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.27x = 67,509,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,509,450.26/9,261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.43

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