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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.71, 12,781.02 and 5,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.71, 12,781.02 and 5,282.88 is: 7,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.71 : 12,781.02 = 5,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.71/12,781.02 = 5,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.71x = 12,781.02 × 5,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.71x = 67,520,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,520,594.94/9,261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.30

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