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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.48, 12,781.14 and 5,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.48, 12,781.14 and 5,282.52 is: 7,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.48 : 12,781.14 = 5,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.48/12,781.14 = 5,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.48x = 12,781.14 × 5,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.48x = 67,516,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,516,627.67/9,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.05

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