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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.27, 12,781.13 and 5,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.27, 12,781.13 and 5,484.76 is: 7,568.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.27 : 12,781.13 = 5,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.27/12,781.13 = 5,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.27x = 12,781.13 × 5,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.27x = 70,101,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,101,430.58/9,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,568.49

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